Associated Program:
TeamViewer Remote Control Application
Programm Category:
TeamViewer Software
What is teamviewer.exe
TeamViewer Remote Control Application is the process that is generated when you execute the file teamviewer.exe. This is the executable file extension for the software TeamViewer. The software provides users with tools for connecting to a remote desktop via the Internet. Through the file, users from different locations can hold real-time online conferences, share files and pretty much access another’s computer without having to be physically present at the location of the other PC. Administrators can also work on computer issues without having to directly work on the PC as if they were sitting right in front of it. To ensure that the remote connection is safe from unauthorized people who wish to access the PC, connection is established only after the host or the client provides a valid username/ID and password. The process is executed through the file’s parent process, teamviewer_service.exe. Users can find the file installed in C:\Program Files\TeamViewer\Version6\teamviewer.exe. This version, 7.0.15723.0, is compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate, and Windows 8 Pro. Common file size is 7.5 MB.
How can I stop teamviewer.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. teamviewer.exe. is used by TeamViewer Remote Control Application, If you shut down teamviewer.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop teamviewer.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is TeamViewer Remote Control Application, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as TeamViewer Remote Control Application, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is teamviewer.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if teamviewer.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if teamviewer.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that teamviewer.exe, belongs to, in this case TeamViewer Remote Control Application