Windows - Software Lifecycle - Install TeamViewer Host

What the TeamViewer Host installer does

This Automox Worklet™ downloads and installs TeamViewer Host on Windows endpoints using the latest version from the Automox software catalog. The Worklet automatically detects the endpoint's CPU architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) and pulls the appropriate installer binary to match the operating system.

TeamViewer Host provides unattended remote access capabilities for IT support teams, enabling remote troubleshooting, system administration, and endpoint management without requiring physical access to the endpoint. The Worklet performs a silent installation that does not interrupt users or require their interaction during deployment.

Why deploy TeamViewer Host through Automox

Manual TeamViewer Host installation across large Windows fleets creates deployment bottlenecks and version inconsistencies. IT teams waste time visiting each endpoint or walking users through complex installation procedures. Remote workers and distributed teams become difficult to support when remote access tools are not consistently deployed.

Automating TeamViewer Host deployment maintains consistent remote access coverage across your entire Windows fleet. You can deploy or update remote access capabilities to hundreds of endpoints simultaneously, reducing support response times and improving operational efficiency. The automated architecture detection eliminates manual version selection errors that occur when deploying mixed 32-bit and 64-bit environments.

This approach also maintains security by deploying the latest TeamViewer Host version with current security patches. You avoid the risk of outdated remote access software that may contain known vulnerabilities or compatibility issues with current Windows versions.

How TeamViewer Host installation works

1. Evaluation phase: The Worklet checks if TeamViewer Host is already installed on the endpoint by querying the Windows registry and installed programs list. It verifies the current version if TeamViewer Host exists and determines whether an installation or update is needed.

2. Remediation phase: The Worklet detects the system architecture using PowerShell environment variables, downloads the appropriate TeamViewer Host installer (32-bit or 64-bit) from the Automox catalog, and executes a silent installation with the /S parameter. It verifies successful installation by confirming the TeamViewer Host service is running.

TeamViewer Host installation requirements

• Windows 7 or later (Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012 and later)

• Administrative privileges to install software and start services

• Internet connectivity to download the installer from Automox catalog

• Network firewall rules allowing TeamViewer outbound connections (typically TCP port 5938)

• Valid TeamViewer license if using commercial features beyond free personal use

Expected remote access state after installation

After the Worklet completes, TeamViewer Host is installed and running as a Windows service. The endpoint displays a TeamViewer ID that IT support teams can use to establish remote connections. The TeamViewer Host service starts automatically when the endpoint boots, maintaining constant remote access availability.

You can verify successful installation by checking Services.msc for the TeamViewer service, confirming it is running, or by locating the TeamViewer ID in the TeamViewer Host interface. IT administrators can add endpoints to their TeamViewer management console using the assigned TeamViewer IDs for centralized remote access management.

How to validate install teamviewer host changes

1. Run this Worklet on a pilot Windows endpoint and review evaluation output for install teamviewer host.

2. Confirm Automox activity logs show successful completion and exit code 0.

3. Verify endpoint state using checks aligned to evaluation script logic, such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty.

4. Validate remediation effects from script operations such as Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty, Where-Object, then rerun evaluation for compliance.