TeamViewer is a web design software programme that enables users to interact with another desktop computer as if they were standing right in front of it while viewing its screen. Users who use company-issued devices at work and personal devices at home can access data and carry out operations on their work computer from their personal device, and vice versa, if the TeamViewer application is installed on both machines.

Ways to Set Up TeamViewer for Unattended Remote Control on Windows

Enabling Wake on LAN in the BIOS

We are sorry, but we are not able to provide specific instructions for this step of the procedure. The BIOS maker of your motherboard may have different information on where the Wake on LAN option is located and what it is called. Typically, it is listed as “Wake on LAN” under a networking-specific or advanced menu.

The computer can wake up from one of two different off states, depending on the code “S3” or “S5.”

S3 stands for the low-power setting we commonly refer to as “Sleep,” and S5 denotes a machine that has been completely shut off (“Shutdown”).

Enabling Wake on LAN in Windows

  1. Go to the Windows desktop of your target computer and open Device Manager.
  2. You can search for it in the Start menu or via Windows Search.
  3. It is probably easier and faster to use the Win + X key combination and select Device Manager from the menu that opens.
  4. In Device Manager, you will see a list of devices connected to your computer, including your webcam and microphone.
  5. If you want to use your webcam or microphone, you will need to enable them in Device Manager first. To do this, double-click on the device name (for example, “Webcam”) and then click on the Properties button. On the General tab, check the Enable box and click OK. ..

The Network Adapters group on your computer’s main screen should list your computer’s primary network interface. This is the interface that your computer uses to connect to the internet, cable TV, and other networks.

We should note that modern wireless interfaces supposedly support Wake on LAN. However, in our case it did not work, and it is usually recommended to use Ethernet (“wired” networks) for the feature to work.

In the Properties window, select the Adapter Type tab and then click on the link to see the list of network adapters. Now, you can see that your computer has two network adapters - one that is connected to your local area network (LAN) and one that is connected to the internet.

To enable wake-on-LAN functionality on your computer, open the Advanced tab of the System Properties window and select the Wake on LAN check box. Enter a value in the Wake on LAN field, such as “Enabled” or “Auto.” ..

Close this window until you switch to the Power Management tab. Make sure that the Allow this device to wake up the computer option is enabled and also enable the Allow only a Magic Packet to wake up the computer option below it. ..

To get the most out of your network adapter and operating system, you need to configure them both for Wake-on-LAN. This process can be a bit tricky, but with a little guidance from your computer manufacturer, it’s easy to get started. ..

Disabling Fast Startup on Windows

Fast Startup is a Windows feature that can speed up the startup time of your computer. By default, it is enabled and can stop the network adapter from waiting for a signal to wake up. You can use wake-on LAN if you disable this option, but keep in mind that it will also marginally slow down the starting time of your PC. ..

Windows Control Panel is a tool that you can use to manage your computer’s settings. By using it, you can control things like your computer’s security, privacy, and performance.

In System Settings, you’ll find a list of options that affect your computer’s power usage. You can change the settings to save power or conserve energy.

When you turn on your computer, make sure the “Shut down” option is in the pull-down menu next to “When I press the power button.” This will help save energy and protect your computer. ..

If you want to disable fast startup, uncheck the Turn on fast startup (recommended) option under the Shutdown settings. ..

Save Changes

Final Words

TeamViewer is a popular remote control software that many users feel safe and secure using. However, there have been a number of recent security and privacy issues with TeamViewer. In 2016, a lot of TeamViewer customers talked about unwanted device takeovers where the TeamViewer app started and it seemed like a remote user was in control. We hope our article on “How to Set Up TeamViewer for Unattended Remote Control on Windows” will help you to do so.