Ensure your Windows XP machine meets these minimum specs for the legacy version:
This is the most common use case (remote support).
Warning: The XP user will see a warning: "Connection from a newer AnyDesk version." This is safe—click "Accept." anydesk windows xp
AnyDesk 6.4.0 (or earlier 6.x builds)
Note: AnyDesk 7.0+ dropped support for Windows XP. You must use version 6.4.0 (released around 2021). Ensure your Windows XP machine meets these minimum
If you cannot get AnyDesk stable, you have two other legacy options:
| Software | Last XP Version | Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | TightVNC | 2.8.84 | Open source, extremely stable | No encryption by default, slower than AnyDesk | | UltraVNC | 1.2.4.0 | DSM plugin for encryption | Complex setup, requires open ports | | TeamViewer 14 | 14.7.1965 | Works well, free for personal | Aggressive commercial detection, huge installer | Warning: The XP user will see a warning:
Recommendation: Only switch to VNC if AnyDesk’s "Protocol error" is unresolvable. VNC is slower but more compatible with XP's ancient graphics stack.