Are you having any trouble while using TeamViewer on your Windows 11 system, or is TeamViewer not Working? Need not worry as you are not alone in facing problems. Many users have reported that they are experiencing issues with TeamViewer on their PC. However, before proceeding with the fixes, check whether you have installed TeamViewer correctly on your Windows 11.
In this guide, we will explore various troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the problem of TeamViewer not functioning properly on your Windows 11 PC. Whether you’re experiencing connection failures, error messages, or other issues preventing you from using TeamViewer effectively, we got you covered.
How to Fix TeamViewer Not Working on Windows 11
Here are some common fixes that you can follow to resolve TeamViewer not working properly. Let’s go through them one by one:
1. Check your Network
To use TeamViewer, you need to connect to an active internet connection. If you are encountering any network errors while using TeamViewer, make sure to double-check if your device has a secure network connection. You can check your network by:
1. Open the Windows settings by pressing the Windows button on your keyboard and type Settings in the search bar. Click Open to move into your PC settings.
2. On the left sidebar in settings, click on Network & Internet.
3. Now, you will be able to check your network settings; make sure it shows Connected under the Wi-Fi name. This will confirm that you have an internet connection in your Windows 11 PC for running TeamViewer smoothly.
This should fix the issue of TeamViewer not working if it was due to an internet connection problem.
2. Reset Winsock
Resetting Winsock can be a troubleshooting step recommended in certain cases when experiencing network errors in TeamViewer. Winsock, short for Windows Sockets, is a programming interface that allows software applications to communicate with the network protocols in Windows.
To reset Winsock on your Windows PC, follow these steps:
1. Press the Windows button on your keyboard and type cmd in the search box.
2. You will see the Command Prompt; open it by clicking on the Run as administrator option.
3. In the command prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
netsh winsock reset
You now have to restart your Windows PC to make the changes effective.
3. Update TeamViewer
We also suggest to update TeamViewer on your computer. Sometimes it happens that you might forget to regularly update any app, and it becomes outdated, which might lead to some bugs and glitches. Updating the app to the latest version might fix some issues and add some new features (if any).
Follow these steps to easily update TeamViewer on Windows 11, if you have downloaded it from the Microsoft Store:
1. On your keyboard, press the Windows key to open the search menu and type Microsoft Store in it. Once the search result appears, click on Open to launch it.
2. Once the Microsoft Store opens up successfully, in the search bar, type TeamViewer. The app will appear in the suggestions below the search bar; simply click on it.
3. If your app is not up to date, you will see an Update icon. Once you click on it, TeamViewer will start updating automatically, and after a successful update, the icon will change to Installed or Launch.
Note
In my case, the TeamViewer app was updated to the latest version; that’s why it shows installed.
4. Check Windows Defender Firewall Settings
Windows Defender Firewall is designed to protect your system by monitoring and controlling network traffic. However, sometimes it can interfere with the functioning of TeamViewer. To figure out if the firewall is causing the issue, we can temporarily disable it.
Follow these steps to disable Windows Defender Firewall on your computer:
1. Press the Win + I button on your keyboard to move into system settings.
2. Now, type Firewall in the search bar present in the top left corner and open Windows Defender Firewall settings.
3. Now, a new screen will open, Look carefully on the left pane and click on the Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off option.
4. Under Private and Public network settings, select the option to disable Windows Defender Firewall and click on the OK button to apply the changes.
Once the firewall is disabled, launch TeamViewer and test its functionality. Attempt to establish a remote connection or perform any desired tasks to see if the issue persists. If TeamViewer starts working properly, it indicates that the firewall settings are blocking its access.
Note
If the integrated Firewall on your system isn’t causing the issue, there is a possibility that the antivirus application installed on your system is responsible for this problem. Therefore, if you have an antivirus program installed, we recommend uninstalling it to determine whether it is causing the issue.
5. Force Close and Relaunch TeamViewer
If you’re still experiencing issues with TeamViewer after updating and checking firewall/antivirus settings, force closing and restarting the application can sometimes resolve temporary glitches.
To do so, you can follow the steps mentioned below:
1. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time to quickly open Task Manager.
2. Under the Processes menu, look for TeamViewer and right-click on it.
3. Now, click on the End task option to force close the app.
4. After that, to Relaunch the TeamViewer app, locate it on your Desktop or simply press the Windows button and search for it.
Force closing and relaunching TeamViewer can help clear any temporary software hiccups or conflicts that might be causing the issue. It’s a simple step that often proves effective in resolving minor glitches.
6. Disable New User Interface in TeamViewer
The new user interface is a feature that changes the look and feel of TeamViewer, but it may also cause some compatibility problems. To disable the new user interface in TeamViewer, follow these steps:
1. Launch TeamViewer on your Windows PC.
2. After that, click on the Settings icon present in the bottom left corner.
3. In the settings screen, select device settings by clicking on the Go to this device’s settings button. It will open the TeamViewer settings window.
4. Under General settings, disable the Use new TeamViewer interface by toggling the switch.
5. It will now ask permission to restart to apply the interface changes in TeamViewer, click the Restart button.
6. After that, the app will close and relaunch with the older interface.
7. Disable Hardware Acceleration in TeamViewer
Hardware acceleration is a feature that uses your graphics card to improve the performance of TeamViewer. However, sometimes it can also cause display or compatibility issues with TeamViewer.
To disable hardware acceleration in TeamViewer, follow these steps:
1. Open the TeamViewer app on your Windows 11 PC and open the settings menu.
2. In the settings menu, locate Advanced on the left pane.
3. After clicking on it, tap on Show advanced options to open the advanced settings in TeamViewer.
4. Scroll down and locate the Disable hardware acceleration and check the box by clicking on it to disable hardware acceleration in TeamViewer.
5. Once done, click on the OK button to save the changes.
8. Disable Proxies in Team Viewer
Sometimes there are situations where disabling proxies can be necessary or helpful for establishing a successful connection in TeamViewer.
Here’s how you can disable them:
1. Open TeamViewer and go to the Settings > Advanced Settings menu.
2. Click on the General menu, and there you will find Proxy settings under Network settings.
3. Once you locate them, click on the Configure button.
4. Select the No Proxy option and click on the OK button to disable proxies in TeamViewer.
9. Enable Show your Partner’s Cursor
If you want your partner’s cursor to be visible during a remote session, you can achieve this by following the steps below:
1. Open TeamViewer on your Windows PC and again navigate to Settings.
2. On the left sidebar, navigate to Remote Control settings and click on the check box corresponding to Show your partner’s cursor.
3. Click on the OK button to save and apply the changes.
10. Change Access Control to Full Access
Changing the Access Control to Full Access allows your partner to have complete control over your computer during a TeamViewer session. This means that they can perform any action on your computer as if they were physically present.
Follow these steps to change the Access Control in your TeamViewer app:
1. Open TeamViewer on your Windows PC and navigate to Settings > Advanced Settings Tab.
2. Under the Advanced settings tab, you will be able to locate the Access Control option; click on it, and from the drag-down option, select Full Access.
3. After you are done selecting, simply click on OK to save the settings.
11. Login with an Account in Teamviewer
In the latest update of TeamViewer, some users are having trouble while starting a remote session if they are not logged in TeamViewer application. However, the problem gets fixed by simply adding your account, and in case you don’t have a TeamViewer account, you can also make a new one from within the app itself.
This is how the TeamViewer notifies you if you don’t sign in with a verified TeamViewer account:
Now let’s see how you can resolve this issue by adding an account or creating one:
1. On the top right corner, click on Sign in to add your account. You can directly enter your Email and Password in case you already have a verified account for TeamViewer or click on Sign up to create a new account.
2. If you click on Sign up, you will be prompted to provide some details like your name, Email/username, and password to create a new TeamViewer account. Once all the details are filled in, click on the Next button, and you will receive an email to confirm your account.
3. After you verify the account via received mail, your TeamViewer account is ready to use; sign in with your email and password, and your app is ready to use again without any error.
12. Restart TeamViewer Services
Restarting the TeamViewer service can help resolve any underlying issues or conflicts that may be preventing it from working correctly. By restarting the service, we reset its state and allowed it to start fresh.
Follow the steps below to restart TeamViewer services:
1. Press the Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Here, type services.msc, and press Enter.
2. A new window will open, displaying a list of services running on your system.
3. In the Services window, scroll through the list of services and locate TeamViewer in the Name column.
4. Now, right-click on it and select the Restart option from the pop-up screen.
Wait for the service to stop and restart. You may see a progress indicator or status change in the Services window. Once the service restarts, close the Services window and relaunch TeamViewer to see if the issue has been resolved.
13. Run TeamViewer with Administrative Permission
Running TeamViewer with administrative permissions can provide elevated access to your system, which can help bypass certain permission-related issues that might be causing TeamViewer not to work properly.
Administrative privileges ensure that TeamViewer has the necessary permissions to interact with other applications, modify settings, and perform actions that may require higher privileges.
To provide administrative permission to Teamviewer, locate the app on your computer and right-click on it to open the context menu. In the context menu, hover your mouse cursor over the Run as administrator option.
14. Reinstall TeamViewer
If any of the above methods don’t work, you can try reinstalling the TeamViewer app to fix the TeamViewer not working issue. Reinstalling TeamViewer can help resolve issues related to corrupted or missing files that might be causing them to malfunction. By performing a clean installation, you ensure that you have the latest version of TeamViewer with all necessary components intact.
Follow these steps to learn how to uninstall and install TeamViewer on your Windows 11 PC:
1. Press the Win + I keys on your keyboard to open the settings app.
2. Locate the Apps section on the left sidebar and click on it.
3. Now, click on the Installed Apps section under Apps Settings.
4. Search for TeamViewer in the search box and click on the three dots (…) visible next to the TeamViewer app.
5. Now, finally, click on Uninstall to remove TeamViewer from your computer.
6. Once the app has been uninstalled, it’s time to install it again. Open the Microsoft Store from the search menu, search for TeamViewer, and click on Install to initiate the installation process.
After that, log in to your TeamViewer account to check if it is working. Hopefully, it should resolve the issues you are having with TeamViewer.
Conclusion
We just discussed some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue of TeamViewer not working on Windows 11. We covered some important steps such as updating TeamViewer, checking firewall and antivirus settings, force closing and relaunching the application, restarting the TeamViewer service, running TeamViewer with administrative privileges, and reinstalling TeamViewer.
By following these steps, you can fix some common issues that might be preventing TeamViewer from functioning properly. In case you still face any issues while using TeamViewer on your computer, feel free to comment below, and we will be happy to provide you with the best solution.