Chrome Remote Desktop: Secure, Cross-platform Remote Access
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This is the companion extension for the Chrome Remote Desktop website (https://remotedesktop.google.com). This extension enables you to install, view, and modify the Chrome Remote Desktop native client from the web UI.
Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications and files. All connections are fully secured.
Chrome Remote Desktop is fully cross-platform. Provide remote assistance to Windows, Mac and Linux users, or access your Windows and Mac desktops at any time, all from the Chrome browser on virtually any device, including Chromebooks.
For information about privacy, please see the Google Privacy Policy and the Chrome Privacy Notice.
For help or troubleshooting please click here: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/1649523
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- Works well with Windows and Android devices.
- Easy to use and install on various PCs.
- Allows for remote access before user login.
- Reliable connection without frequent disconnections.
- Frequent issues with installation or downloads failing.
- Long connection delays (up to 5 minutes).
- Persistent notifications that can't be disabled.
- Authentication errors and server unreachable issues.
- Installation fails or can't download.
- Connection delays and usability issues.
- Persistent pop-up notifications.
- Quality and reliability of connection.
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Risk impact
Chrome Remote Desktop requires very minimum permissions.
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Chrome Remote Desktop has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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