TeamViewer 12 ships with faster file transfers

With TeamViewer 12 you can now transfer files up to 20 times faster than before, with transfer speeds up to 200 MB/s with UDP only. That's some serious speed improvements. Gained by optimizing various technical properties of files such as their potential compression ratios.

1. How can I speed up transfer in TeamViewer?
2. Can files be transferred through TeamViewer?
3. Why is my TeamViewer connection so slow?
4. What is TeamViewer 12 used for?
5. How does TeamViewer check file transfer history?
6. How do I transfer files remotely?
7. How do I disable file transfer in TeamViewer?
8. Can TeamViewer be used to spy?
9. How do I transfer folders in TeamViewer?
10. Is there anything better than TeamViewer?
11. What speed does TeamViewer need?
12. How much bandwidth does TeamViewer use?

How can I speed up transfer in TeamViewer?

You can choose between three different options to use the TeamViewer File Transfer function, depending on what suits you best:

1. The File Transfer Window. ...
2. Transferring Files Using Drag and Drop in Windows. ...
3. File Transfer Via the Windows Context Menu. ...
4. Make Sure Your Environment Is Up to Speed. ...
5. Minimize File Size.

Can files be transferred through TeamViewer?

TeamViewer allows you to transfer large files extremely quickly, without needing an FTP server. You have three options: Remote Control tab: Select “File transfer” option before establishing a remote connection.

Why is my TeamViewer connection so slow?

TeamViewer uses your Internet connection to transmit data from the remote computer. A fast download speed is recommended, or you will experience lag. The remote computer is uploading at the same time. Therefore, your computer can only receive information as fast as the other computer can send it.

What is TeamViewer 12 used for?

New for version 12 of TeamViewer are mobile-to-mobile control and screensharing. This means you can screenshare and take control both from and with Android, iOS and Windows. Indeed, TeamViewer 12 claims to be the first to support remote access to Windows 10 Mobile devices.

How does TeamViewer check file transfer history?

You should take a look in the TeamViewer Log file (on Windows you find it here: %APPDATA%/TeamViewer , mine is called TeamViewer9_Logfile. log . For best results search for Clipboard in you text-editor. It indicates that the user copied something over the clipboard (wich works surprisingly well with TeamViewer).

How do I transfer files remotely?

Steps

1. Click the Tools tab.
2. In the Windows Tools section, click Remote Control.
3. Click Connect against the name of a computer to connect remotely to it.
4. On the top of the remote-connection screen, click File Transfer.
5. Select the required file from a folder from your computer.

How do I disable file transfer in TeamViewer?

How to Block File Transfer on TeamViewer

1. Step 1: Open TeamViewer and click on Extras > Options. ...
2. Step 2: Next, click on Advanced, and click on the Show advanced options button.
3. Step 3: Locate the third option and select After Confirmation or Denied, as per your preference.

Can TeamViewer be used to spy?

No. Teamviewer is only used for remotely accessing a computer. ... TeamViewer is a remote desktop tool which is used for remotely accessing computers similar to tools like R-HUB remote support servers, Logmein, Gotomypc etc. It is not used for spying devices.

How do I transfer folders in TeamViewer?

Transferring Files Using Drag and Drop in Windows

1. a. Connect to the remote computer.
2. b. Drag the file to transfer from the computer that has the file on it.
3. c. Move it to either the local screen or the window displaying the remote computer.
4. d. Drop the file. It will now be transferred.

Is there anything better than TeamViewer?

The open source software, UltraVNC is an excellent alternative to TeamViewer for Windows users. It was developed and distributed under the free GPLv2 license. The software bundle from viewer (client) and server (remote PC) helps you to set up and manage remote connections.

What speed does TeamViewer need?

Now, you should make sure a reliable internet connection with at least 6 Mbit/s down- and 1 Mbit/s upload reaches your computer. The faster the better, of course. Of course, your client's connection speed is just as important to maintain a high-quality connection.

How much bandwidth does TeamViewer use?

TeamViewer for PC typically uses about 25 MB - 50 MB per hour on each PC. A speed of roughly 50 kbps should be good enough for general use. Hope this helps.