AnyDesk 9.7.16 for Windows

AnyDesk 9.7.16 for Windows is a remote desktop application from AnyDesk Software, and you can download it from the official anydesk.com website. It lets you see and control another computer over the internet, or let someone you trust help you on yours. Here are the answers to common questions.

What is AnyDesk used for?

AnyDesk has been developed since 2015 and does one job: remote desktop access. Each installation gets an address; when another person enters it and you accept the request, they see your screen and can move the mouse and type as if they were sitting in front of it. IT support teams use this to fix problems without travelling. Freelancers reach their office PC from home. Family members help parents install printers or clean up a slow laptop. The program can also transfer files between the two computers during a session, and it can be set up for unattended access to your own machines with a password. The Windows client is about 8.15 MB according to catalogue data and can even run without a full installation, so it is practical for one-off help sessions, and just as handy for everyday administration.

Which Windows versions are supported?

According to AnyDesk's supported operating systems page, the Windows client runs on Windows XP SP2 and later, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10 and 11, as well as Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later. Clients also exist for macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, FreeBSD and Raspberry Pi.

How do I install it?

1. Open anydesk.com and download the Windows client.
2. Run the file; you can use it straight away or choose to install it.
3. To be helped, read your AnyDesk address to the person helping you.
4. Accept the incoming request and check the permissions you grant.

Detailed steps are in the official installation guide, and every build is listed in the changelog.

Is it free?

The catalogue lists AnyDesk as a demo. In practice that means you can try it and use it privately, while regular or commercial use requires a paid licence from AnyDesk Software.

Is AnyDesk safe?

The software itself, downloaded from anydesk.com, is safe. The danger is how scammers use it. Fake "bank", "tech support" or "refund" callers often ask victims to install AnyDesk and read out their address, then take control of the PC. Never accept a connection from someone who called you out of the blue, never let a stranger watch you log in to online banking, and end the session immediately if something feels wrong. For unattended access, set a strong password and enable two-factor authentication.

What are the pros and cons?

• Pro: small client that starts quickly.
• Pro: works across many operating systems.
• Con: commercial use requires a paid licence.
• Con: popular with phone scammers, so recipients must stay alert.

What are the alternatives?

TeamViewer is the closest alternative in the same category. For finding devices on your local network, Advanced IP Scanner serves a different but related purpose.