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AnyDesk is a free remote desktop software for Windows

by AndyHuang

If you work in a team, you have probably heard of TeamViewer. If you are looking for a TeamViewer alternative , this free software called AnyDesk might interest you. At the heart of this fast remote desktop software is the new video codec DeskRT.

AnyDesk is a free remote desktop software for Windows

Since AnyDesk is free portable software, if you want to use it for a long time, you may consider installing it using its installer.

First, download AnyDesk on both computers. Next, double-click the executable file to open it. You will see a window like the one below:

Teamviewer Alternatives

A unique code will appear on your screen. You can find such a code only if the software is not installed. Otherwise, your computer name will be unique.

Now, just enter the unique code of one computer in the AnyDesk window on the other computer – under the Remote Desktop tab and click the Connect button.

This means that if you have two computers named “A” and “B”, and you want to access “A” from “B”, you can just copy the code from “A” and paste it on “B”.

After clicking the Connect button, you will see a Windows Firewall popup for this new connection. Simply allow it to access AnyDesk.

At the same time, you will receive a confirmation pop-up on the second PC that you want to access from the primary PC.

You can click on the Accept button or consider checking some options. The options are as follows −

  • Allow sound to be heard
  • Allow Control
  • Allow use of clipboard
  • Allow blocking of keyboard and mouse

If you remove the check mark from the corresponding option, the feature will not be available. Otherwise, the primary PC owner will be able to access all content.

Chat with friends using AnyDesk

AnyDesk allows users to chat with connected PC owners. Simply click the chat button on the main PC and write your message.

The message will appear on the second computer.

AnyDesk also offers some additional options once connected. You will see the following options on the screen:

  • Change view mode (full screen, original, reduced, stretched)
  • Quality: Best audio/video quality, Balanced, Optimized, Based on connection speed/data speed
  • Show/Hide Remote Cursor
  • Allow/block mouse and keyboard control
  • Take a snapshot.

Is AnyDesk free for Windows?

Yes, AnyDesk is free for Windows. Whether you want to use it on Windows 11, Windows 10, or Windows 8.1/8/7, you can download it for free. However, it is free for personal use only. For commercial use, you need to purchase a valid license from the official website.

Is AnyDesk the same as TeamViewer?

Yes, AnyDesk is almost the same as TeamViewer in terms of features, options, etc. They work in the same way as well. Whether you want to connect to a computer remotely or transfer files or chat with people, you can do it all with both applications. However, TeamViewer is more stable and convenient than AnyDesk.

All things considered, AnyDesk is indeed a useful tool. You can download AnyDesk from here . It is free for personal use.

Ammyy Admin is another portable remote desktop software you might want to check out.