Should I remove TeamViewer 8 Host?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #10,639
United States Rank #9,767
Reach 0.0331%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 10.14 days
299.18 days >
Average installed length: 157.20 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.0.44109 |
19.33% |
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| 8.0.43331 |
0.61% |
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| 8.0.30992 |
21.32% |
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| 8.0.26038 |
22.24% |
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| 8.0.22298 |
15.34% |
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| 8.0.20935 |
2.61% |
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| 8.0.20768 |
0.61% |
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| 8.0.20202 |
3.22% |
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| 8.0.19617 |
4.14% |
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| 8.0.19045 |
0.92% |
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| 8.0.18930 |
0.15% |
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| 8.0.18051 |
3.37% |
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| 8.0.17396 |
2.76% |
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| 8.0.17292 |
0.31% |
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| 8.0.16642 |
2.61% |
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| 8.0.16447 |
0.46% |
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TeamViewer 8 Host
What is TeamViewer 8 Host? (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
TeamViewer 8 Host is a software program developed by TeamViewer GmbH. The most common release is 8.0.26038, 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 primary executable is named teamviewer.exe. The setup package generally installs about 45 files and is usually about 41.46 MB (43,478,790 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 48% of users of TeamViewer 8 Host come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.teamviewer.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TeamViewer\Version8
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\TeamViewer\Version8\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 41.46 MB
Files installed by TeamViewer 8 Host
| Program executable: | teamviewer.exe |
| Name: | TeamViewer |
| TeamViewer 8 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\teamviewer\version8\teamviewer.exe |
| MD5: | c2d667eb46e7ef6c90b9136df9a4b315 |
Additional files:
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TeamViewer_Host_Setup.exe - TeamViewer Host Installer (TeamViewer Remote Control Application Installer)
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TeamViewer_Host_Setup_Custom.exe
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tv_w32.dll - TeamViewer Remote Control (TeamViewer 8)
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tv_x64.dll
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uninstall.exe
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TeamViewer_Resource_lt.dll
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TeamViewer_Desktop.exe - TeamViewer
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TeamViewer_Resource_ar.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_bg.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_cs.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_da.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_de.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_el.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_en.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_es.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_fi.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_fr.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_he.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_hr.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_hu.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_id.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_it.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_ja.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_ko.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_nl.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_no.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_pl.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_pt.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_ro.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_ru.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_sk.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_sr.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_sv.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_th.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_tr.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_uk.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_vi.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_zhCN.dll
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TeamViewer_Resource_zhTW.dll
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TeamViewer_Service.exe
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TeamViewer_StaticRes.dll
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tv_w32.exe
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tv_x64.exe
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tvca.dll - TeamViewer setup custom action
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- TeamViewer_Service.exe runs as a service named 'TeamViewer 8' (TeamViewer8) "TeamViewer Remote Software".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- TeamViewer_Service.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TeamViewer\Version8\TeamViewer_Service.exe'.
- TeamViewer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TeamViewer\Version8\TeamViewer.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| tv_w32.exe |
| Memory: | 2.12 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000180462% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00000801% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00001003% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 98,026 | |
| tv_x64.exe |
| Memory: | 2.63 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000257399% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00002266% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000308% | |
How do I remove TeamViewer 8 Host?
You can uninstall TeamViewer 8 Host from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program TeamViewer 8 Host, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove TeamViewer 8 Host.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 66%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
67.94% |
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| Windows 10 |
21.01% |
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| Windows XP |
8.74% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.15% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.15% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
41.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.51% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
5.86% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.94% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.01% |
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Geography
48.15% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.15% |
| Germany |
6.11% |
| United Kingdom |
4.59% |
| France |
4.46% |
| Australia |
4.08% |
| Sweden |
3.06% |
| Netherlands |
2.80% |
| Belgium |
2.68% |
| Canada |
2.68% |
| Italy |
2.55% |
| Norway |
1.27% |
| South Africa |
1.15% |
| Spain |
1.15% |
| Austria |
1.02% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
37.62% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
27.23% |
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| Lenovo |
8.91% |
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| Acer |
6.44% |
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| ASUS |
5.45% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.95% |
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| Toshiba |
4.21% |
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| Intel |
1.98% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.73% |
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| Samsung |
1.49% |
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Common models |
| HP Z220 CMT Workstation |
5.66% |
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| LENOVO 23942U1 |
2.36% |
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| HP ProBook 4540s |
2.36% |
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| HP ProBook 4530s |
2.36% |
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| Dell Inspiron 660 |
1.89% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 745 ... |
1.89% |
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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