Apps
TeamViewer
Remote-control sessions, file transfers, updates, and UI rendering in TeamViewer leave behind rotating session log files plus local cache data such as downloaded branding assets, embedded web content cache, and GPU-rendered interface cache files. Those files help with diagnostics and faster loading, but they can grow large or become out of sync after app updates, account changes, or graphics driver changes. Kudu removes TeamViewer log folders and local cache directories while leaving device assignments, account access, saved settings, and connection permissions untouched.
Why clean TeamViewer?
- Large accumulated session logs from repeated remote connections and file transfers waste disk space and make the Logs folder grow unexpectedly over time
- Corrupted local UI cache files can make the Computers & Contacts view load with missing icons, blank panes, or partially rendered interface elements
- Stale embedded web cache after a TeamViewer update can cause sign-in screens, account panels, or in-app notices to load slowly or display outdated content
- GPU-related cache data from an older graphics driver can be invalidated after a driver update, leading to flickering windows, black areas, or sluggish redraws until TeamViewer rebuilds it
- Oversized diagnostic logs make troubleshooting harder because current connection errors are buried in old entries and support exports become unnecessarily large
- Cached assets tied to previous branding or account state can leave old logos, avatars, or device thumbnails visible until the cache is cleared
- On systems where TeamViewer has been used heavily for months, fragmented SQLite-backed or file-based cache storage can increase small read overhead; cleaning forces a fresh rebuild, while VACUUM would only rewrite database pages without deleting actual rows of user data
What gets cleaned
Cache paths Kudu targets
Windows
%AppData%/TeamViewer/Logs |
macOS
~/Library/Caches/com.teamviewer.TeamViewer |
~/Library/Logs/TeamViewer |
Linux
~/.teamviewer/logs |
~/.cache/TeamViewer |
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