Share this article
Improve this guide
TeamViewer clipboard synchronization not working [Fix]
3 min. read
Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
Share this article
Improve this guide
Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more
Key notes
TeamVieweris one of the best remote assistance applications, but many users reported thatTeamViewerclipboard synchronization is not working.
This can be a big problem, especially if you’re trying to provide remote assistance to your coworker or a friendremotely.
Here’s how one user described the issue onTeamViewer Communityforums:
We just bought enterprise, and it’s a deal breaker if we can’t copy and paste from the Windows 10 host into the TV window.I’ve tried with Sync clipboards checked, and unchecked. I’ve restarted TV multiple times with both options.It does not work.Is there a fix for this or do we need to cancel our account to find something which has this feature?
We managed to come up with a series of simple fixes that should fix this inconvenience.
How can I fix TeamViewer clipboard synchronizationissues?
1. Enable Clipboard synchronization
The clipboard synchronization has to be enabled in your TeamViewer options to allow copy-paste. Make sure that this option is activated on both computers.
2. Reboot your PC
As simple as it seems, sometimes restarting your computer can resolve numerous issues. Windows 10 still has glitches and can block the functionality of somesoftware.
However, due to certain reasons, the Restart process might encounter some problems. If your computer remains stuck on the restart, use ourdedicated guideto fix the issue.
3. Use the Copy – Paste option
We recommend you try using the Copy-Paste option instead of thekeyboard shortcutsCtrl+C, and Ctrl+C.
Sometimes, the shortcuts are not properly configured, or they are used by other apps, thus, leading to interference when used in other software.
We hope that our guide helped you fixTeamViewerclipboard synchronization when is not working. As you can see, this problem is easy to fix.
If you encounter repeated issues with TeamViewer, there are other tools available that you can try. Take a look at ourlist including the best remote control softwareand choose the one you like.Mikogois a great alternative that’s easy to get used to and it has a set of useful additional features.
Feel free to leave us your opinion in the comment section below, and don’t forget to mention if any of our solutions worked for you.
More about the topics:TeamViewer issues
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
User forum
0 messages
Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes
Comment*
Name*
Email*
Commenting as.Not you?
Save information for future comments
Comment
Δ
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
