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Should I remove TeamViewer Host 5 MSI?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%

Versions

VersionDistribution
5.0.9104 22.22%
5.0.8703 66.67%
5.0.7904 11.11%

TeamViewer Host 5 MSI

What is TeamViewer Host 5 MSI?

TeamViewer MSI is an alternative installation package for the full version or TeamViewer Host. It's used for deploying TeamViewer via Group Policy (GPO) in an Active Directory domain.

About  (from TeamViewer GmbH)

TeamViewer Host is running as a system service and is used for 24/7 access to remote computers, including login/logout and remote reboot - optimized for server maintenance or home-office access. BTW: Unlike most competitors TeamViewer includes an unlimited number of free hosts with all licenses - you just pay for the s...  Read more

Overview

The most common release is 5.0.8703, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package generally installs about 24 files and is usually about 20.99 MB (22,014,315 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.teamviewer.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Teamviewer\Version5\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{0F114D47-8D15-4ABF-9715-2D40E42C2E6E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 20.99 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by TeamViewer Host 5 MSI

  • TV.dll - TeamViewer Remote Control (TeamViewer Dynamic Link Library (DLL))
  • TeamViewer_Resource_ar.dll
  • TeamViewer.exe - TeamViewer
  • TeamViewer_Resource_cs.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_da.dll - TeamViewer-ressourcer
  • Teamviewer_Resource_de.dll - TeamViewer Resources
  • Teamviewer_Resource_en.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_es.dll - Recursos de TeamViewer
  • Teamviewer_Resource_fi.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_fr.dll - Ressources TeamViewer
  • Teamviewer_Resource_it.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_ja.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_ko.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_nl.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_no.dll - TeamViewer ressurser
  • Teamviewer_Resource_pl.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_pt.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_ru.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_sv.dll
  • Teamviewer_Resource_tr.dll
  • TeamViewer_Service.exe - TeamViewer Service
  • install.exe (by Windows (R) Server 2003 DDK provider) - Windows (R) Server 2003 DDK driver (Windows Setup API)
  • SAS.exe
  • tvca.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • TeamViewer_Service.exe runs as a service named 'TeamViewer 5' (TeamViewer5) "TeamViewer Remote Software".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • TeamViewer_Service.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TeamViewer\Version5\TeamViewer_Service.exe'.
  • TeamViewer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TeamViewer\Version5\TeamViewer.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

TeamViewer_Service.exe
Memory:1.96 MB
21.09 MB average
User CPU:0.00052174%
0.015104% average

How do I remove TeamViewer Host 5 MSI?

You can uninstall TeamViewer Host 5 MSI from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program TeamViewer Host 5 (MSI), click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove TeamViewer Host 5 MSI.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 56%
Win Vista (SP2) 11%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 55.56%
Windows XP 33.33%
Windows Vista 11.11%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 33.33%
Windows 7 Professional 22.22%
Windows 7 Enterprise 22.22%
Windows Vista Business 11.11%
Windows 7 Home Premium 11.11%

Distribution by countryGeography

35.71% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 35.71%
  Iran 21.43%
  Germany 14.29%
  Italy 14.29%
  France 7.14%
  DK 7.14%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
GIGABYTE 28.57%
Dell 28.57%
Hewlett-Packard 28.57%
Sony 14.29%
Common models
Sun Microsystems Ultra 24 11.11%
Sony VPCSA41GD 11.11%
HP EliteBook 8560p 11.11%
HP Compaq nc8430 (EM741AV... 11.11%
Gigabyte EP41T-UD3L 11.11%
Gigabyte 945PL-S3 11.11%

About (from TeamViewer GmbH)

The German based TeamViewer GmbH was founded in 2005 and is fully focused on development and distribution of high-end solutions for online collaboration and communication.
Publisher URL: www.teamviewer.com

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