Run the executable with flags: AnyDesk-5.4.2.exe --silent --install "C:\AnyDesk" This installs without a GUI popup.
| Current OS | Recommended Action | |------------|--------------------| | Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 | Uninstall v5.4.2 → Download AnyDesk 8.x | | macOS 10.13 – 10.15 | Uninstall v5.4.2 → Download AnyDesk 7.1.x (latest compatible) | | Linux (any distro) | Update via repository ( sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade anydesk ) | anydesk 5.4.2
On Windows 7, 8.1, and early Windows 10 builds, AnyDesk 5.4.2 typically idled at and used less than 1% CPU during passive viewing. This made it the go-to choice for IT administrators managing legacy thin clients, POS systems, or older laptops. Run the executable with flags: AnyDesk-5