AnyDesk, the lightweight remote desktop tool used by IT pros and everyday users alike to access PCs from anywhere, has shipped version 9.7.9. The update focuses on quality-of-life improvements and stability fixes rather than a major overhaul, but there's enough here to make the update worthwhile for daily users.
What's New in AnyDesk 9.7.9
New Features
- File Manager now supports drag and drop, you can drag files directly in and out of a remote session's file browser instead of relying on copy/paste or upload dialogs.
- Added an Up Arrow keyboard shortcut for quickly editing your last chat message.
Fixed Bugs
- Fixed an issue fetching Session Requests.
- Fixed a deadlock that could occur when launching a session while the AnyDesk service was disconnected.
- Fixed clipboard issues during Switch Side sessions.
- Improved chat stability and resolved multiple crashes.
- Improved message feed behavior and keyboard navigation.
- Fixed issues affecting typing indicators, group chats, message previews, reactions, and draft editing.
Other Changes
- General UI improvements.
- Improved Norwegian translation.
Why It Matters
AnyDesk remains one of the most popular free-for-personal-use remote desktop tools, competing with TeamViewer and Chrome Remote Desktop. The drag-and-drop File Manager support is the standout addition here, it removes friction for anyone who regularly moves files between local and remote machines during a session. The chat stability fixes are also welcome for teams that lean on AnyDesk's built-in messaging during support sessions.
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