Teamviewer_Service.exe: What is it & is it Safe?

Your PC has various applications running on it, and one of them is teamviewer_service.exe. However, many are concerned about this file since they don’t recognize it, so today we’re going to tell you all you need to know about it.

What is teamviewer_service.exe?

This is a legitimate file associated with TeamViewer software. It allows remote users to control the PC even if User Access Control is active or if the user is not logged on. It also allows the remote connection to connect once the PC is rebooted.

Where is teamviewer_service.exe located?

You can find this service in the TeamViewer installation directory. You can usually find it at: C:\Program Files\TeamViewer\TeamViewer_Service.exe

Is teamviewer_service.exe safe?

Yes, this file is made by TeamViewer Germany GmbH, and it’s legitimate software. To be sure that the file is safe, you can scan it by doing the following:

1. Right-click the teamviewer_service.exe file.
2. Choose Scan with Microsoft Defender.
   
3. Wait for the scan to finish.

You can also check for digital signatures by doing the following:

1. Right-click the file and choose Properties.
   
2. Navigate to the Digital Signatures tab.
   
3. Double-click the available signatures to inspect them.
4. If they are issued by TeamViewer Germany GmbH, it means that the file is legitimate.

As you can see, this file is in most cases safe, so if you remember installing TeamViewer you have nothing to worry about.

What can I do if teamviewer_service.exe always running?

1. Press Windows key + R and enter services.msc.
   
2. Locate the TeamViewer Service and double-click it.
3. Set the Startup Type to Manual, click Apply and OK, and restart your PC.
   

After doing that, the service will only start once you launch the TeamViewer.

As you can see, teamviwer_service.exe is a legitimate file associated with the TeamViewer software, and if you notice it running in the background, you have nothing to worry about, especially if you have installed TeamViewer on your PC.

As for TeamViewer, the software has its share of issues and we have guides on what to do if TeamViewer is blocked by antivirus or if the TeamViewer is not working or connecting on your PC.