How to Reset AnyDesk ID in Windows.
If you use AnyDesk to remotely control your computer or other devices and want to reset your AnyDesk ID, continue reading below.
The AnyDesk ID is a unique number assigned to each computer when running the AnyDesk application to identify it on the AnyDesk network. If for any reason you want to change the AnyDesk ID on a Windows computer, read the instructions below. *
* Note: Keep in mind that in the AnyDesk Free Version you can change the ID but you cannot change or assign a nickname. You must purchase a corporate or professional version of the program to be able to assign names to computers.
How to Reset AnyDesk ID number and Get a New One.
The AnyDesk ID is stored in the 'service.conf' file in 'C:\ProgramData\AnyDesk' folder. To change the current AnyDesk ID and get a new one, jut rename the 'service.conf' file as instructed below:
1. Close AnyDesk.
2. Right-click at AnyDesk icon in the taskbar and choose Quit
3. Open Explorer, copy-paste the following address in the address bar and press Enter.
- C:\ProgramData\AnyDesk
4. Rename or delete the service.conf file.
5. Now run AnyDesk. A new service.conf file will be created and your AnyDesk ID will be changed. *
* Note: If you follow the instructions above and a new ID is not assigned or you get the message "Disconnected from AnyDesk Network", proceed as follows:
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Go to Control Panel > Programs and features and uninstall Anydesk.
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Navigate to "C:\ProgramData" folder and delete the AnyDesk folder (if exists).
- Navigate to "C:\Program Files (x86)" and delete the AnyDesk folder.
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Install AnyDesk again to get a new AnyDesk ID.
That’s all! Did it work for you?
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Nelson Rojas
February 26, 2023 @ 4:10 am
Work for me. Thanks
John
March 14, 2023 @ 9:09 am
Super, thank you!
Cipri
March 23, 2023 @ 9:56 am
Excellent. Thanks.
Chatree
March 29, 2023 @ 9:41 am
Thank you very much
A. M. A.
April 2, 2023 @ 3:58 pm
Worked
Thank you,,,
Pat
April 28, 2023 @ 7:56 pm
Indeed this seemed to have fixed my problem. I was getting the "anytime_19" error and seems to work now. Thanks!
achatro
May 7, 2023 @ 11:55 am
WOW, but for me it was C:\ProgramData\AnyDesk\ad_msi
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