Newbie Question about Functionality

I am running Windows 7 Pro, fully updated. My wife is running Windows 10, newly out of the box. Together we are learning about Windows 10 and setting up her new computer to be of greatest ease and use for her. Using Teamviewer, will I be able to log into her computer without installing any software on it. I've noticed that her computer has Wake on LAN. If I turn this on, will I be able to start her computer remotely using Teamviewer? Is there a version of TeamViewer for my Android tablet and what functionality could I expect from that, as compared to the version installed on my Windows 7 box.

Many Thanks!

Ken Traynham

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bartlanz

You have a few questions there, to simplify answering them, I am copying the questions and answering them individually.

Using Teamviewer, will I be able to log into her computer without installing any software on it.

No, you will need to install teamviewer on her computer to be able to access it remotely. Once you have done that you will be able to access her computer if it is powered on and logged in.

I've noticed that her computer has Wake on LAN. If I turn this on, will I be able to start her computer remotely using Teamviewer?

Teamviewer can work with Wake on LAN but there is some aditional setup nescesary. I have not personally done this but here is a link to the KB article on how to do it. https://community.teamviewer.com/t5/Knowledge-Base/How-does-Wake-on-LAN-with-TeamViewer-work/ta-p/33

Is there a version of TeamViewer for my Android tablet and what functionality could I expect from that, as compared to the version installed on my Windows 7 box.

Most likely. If you go to the Google Play Store, and search for Teamviewer you will find it there. There are two seperate pieces for android. One is the Host which may not be available for your device. It will let you remotely control your android tablet. Second is the Client which it sounds like what you are looking for. It will allow you to remotely control your computers from your tablet. It will have most of the main functions of teamviewer. I use it on my iPhone and iPads regularly to help customers or get info from my computers/servers at the office.

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bartlanz

You have a few questions there, to simplify answering them, I am copying the questions and answering them individually.

Using Teamviewer, will I be able to log into her computer without installing any software on it.

No, you will need to install teamviewer on her computer to be able to access it remotely. Once you have done that you will be able to access her computer if it is powered on and logged in.

I've noticed that her computer has Wake on LAN. If I turn this on, will I be able to start her computer remotely using Teamviewer?

Is there a version of TeamViewer for my Android tablet and what functionality could I expect from that, as compared to the version installed on my Windows 7 box.

KennyT

Thank you for your prompt and helpful reply. Just so I am sure, is it necessary that TeamBuilder be installed on both my wife's and my computers, or only hers?

Thanks again,

Ken Traynham

bartlanz

Yes, You will need TeamViewer on both computers. This will let you access either of them from the other. As well as from tablets or mobile devices if desired and supported.