Questions tagged [remote-desktop]
Software and/or protocols allowing a user to access the graphical desktop on a system from a remote computer. Common protocols are RDP from Microsoft, and RFB (used by VNC).
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User can't RDP into her PC
Multiple users are not able to RDP into their PCs. Users get "The connection was denied because the user account is not authorized for remote login." I went to computer, properties, advanced system ...
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Possibility to recover from majority of C:\windows being deleted
So I have an interesting and somewhat fun scenario. A developer was working on some scripts that have worked in the past when run by him which deleted files in the working directory, but supposedly ...
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RDP session fails for "Unknown extended disconnection reason 4399"
I am trying to log into a jumphost using Remote Desktop Connection Manager v2.7. Normally I have no issue. Today I got this error code:
Disconnected from xxx.xxx.xxx-xxx.edu
[Unknown extended ...
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Program crashes when using one RDP client but not another
I have a server we remote into via RDP. The server is Windows Server 2012 R2 Std and most of the clients are Windows 10 but some are Windows 7.
There is one program on the remote server that we use, ...
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Windows Server 2012 Standard RDS Access Denied for Domain Users
I've recently started having a problem where users can no longer log into the RDS server. They get 'Access is denied'.
If I add them to Domain Admins, they are able to get on without issue. I've ...
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Smart card error from Remote Desktop app
On Windows 10 there are two apps to remotely connect to another computer. One is old Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe) and the other is modern Remote Desktop (RdClient.Windows.exe hidden somewhere ...
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Reset session is not working and RDS is currently busy
Applying reset session /server: example CMD after check query sessions, but still can't access to the remote server.
ERROR :
"The task you are trying to do can't be completed because Remote Desktop ...
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This could be due to CredSSP encryption oracle remediation - RDP to Windows 10 pro host
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Following Windows security updates in May 2018, when attempting to RDP to a Windows 10 Pro workstation the following error message is displayed after successfully entering user credentials:
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Putty connection error but RDC working fine [Windows 7]
I wanted to establish a RDC from my Windows 7 machine to a remote server (Server version: SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_7.2p2 Ubuntu-4ubuntu2.4).
I followed and adapted the instructions from:
http://laptops.eng....
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RDP session Flickering - Only one user
So, This is a tricky one.
I use a system where users connects via VPN to a Terminal Server on an other site. It is working fine for everybody but one user. For this user the screen is flickering/...
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Grant local login but deny RDP access via GPO
I'm trying to configure a service user in AD. The application that is going to be executed with this account requires the service user to be able to create sessions locally. And due to security ...
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Remote desktop is not working anymore after changing Network access in Local Policy, Security Options
I've followed the instruction in this post and changed some settings on the server, restarted the server and now I can't do remote desktop anymore.
I think the culprits are the last three things ...
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Remote Desktop SSO 2012 R2
The client and server are using Active Directory - when connecting using Remote Desktop, "Your Windows logon credentials will be used to connect" is shown but the login screen is still being shown. Re-...
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Licensing: Windows Server 2016 with Remote using [duplicate]
I want to buy one windows server 2016 standard license. As this server will locate in Data Center, I do need to remote to access when I want to use it.
The user who manage it is only me (1 user), but ...
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“RDS is currently busy” and I can not log in to the server
After 2 users have connected (except myself) to the server with RemoteDesktopServices, then I can not log in until the server restarts.
error message
It gives the error shown on the screenshot.
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Accessing a Windows server via Console makes RDP sessions mouse cursor jump around?
I have a newly re-created Virtual 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Server with 15 users (via ESXi). When I'm not logged in via a console session, everybody's sessions work perfectly. However, as soon as I log ...
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RD Session host accepting new connections despite being set to not
I have a couple of new servers I'm testing for a customer... We've brought them into the mix of 'Host Servers' for the Remote Desktop Services collection and we've set 'Allow new connections' to '...
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Windows RDP (mstsc /prompt VS enablecredsspsupport:i:0)
I would like to know if the /prompt option of mstsc.exe is equivalent to using "enablecredsspsupport:i:0" in a .rdp file.
mstsc.exe /prompt
versus template.rdp with the following line (at the end):
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Cannot ping 'server' after it reboots, how can I fix this?
The company I work for is using a Dell OptiPlex Micro PC (running Windows 10 Pro) as a server for some intranet resources (MS SQL Server databases and network licenses for some software). It also ...
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Windows Server 2016 RDS Users Customised Start Menu disappearing
I have a new RDS Server (Windows Server 2016 with RDSH, RDCB, RDWeb and RD Licensing all on a single server). Everything is working pretty well but I have an issue with the custom Start Menu for a non-...
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RD Connection via RDGW to Session host is not connecting
I'm building a new RDS solution with a Gateway/Connection Broker and a pair of session host servers etc.
This isn't the first time I've done this and I've not hit this issue before; I'm hoping its ...
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How to fix "To log on to this remote console session, you must have administrative permissions on this computer."?
I have a Windows 2003 server box that was removed from the domain and re-added to the domain.
That is when a domain user lost its access to "Microsoft Remote Desktop" with this message:
To log on ...
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RDP Error: The server security layer detected an error (0x80090304) in the protocol stream and the client
I'm trying to use Remote Desktop to log onto a Dynamics 365 AOS server hosted in Azure, using the RDP file and credentials displayed on the environment's LCS page.
The Dynamics 365 AOS server is a ...
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Please clarify Remote Desktop Connection Broker high availability
I have a remote desktop environment on server 2016 that has 2 remote desktop connection brokers(RDCB) and 4 session hosts.
It is set up as an active/active setup using DNS round robin, as explained ...
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Windows server users private remote desktop?
This may be a really stupid question, and if so I apologize.
I was recently introduced to a "remote desktop" to a windows server, where the user account seemed to have his/her own private VPS type ...
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EventId 4625 without IP Address in Windows Server 2012 R2
I am registering all RDP logon failures on my Windows servers through the IP address.
In Windows Server 2012 R2, in Event 4624 the Event Viewer shows me the IP, while in Event 4625 it does not. I ...
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Blocking a contractor's access to the internal machines when remote desktop'ing in [closed]
I have a VOIP contractor that's going to need remote access to a server on our network, and it's not on a separate vlan. I'm sure he'll need some access to the public world to do his work, but I ...
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How can I monitor use of Chrome Remote Desktop?
I started using Chrome Remote Desktop via https://remotedesktop.google.com/ recently.
I set up remote access to a number of computers in an office I'm supporting.
I'd like to promote it as a good ...
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RDSH logon is hanging at 'Please wait for remote desktop configuration'
RDSH logon is hanging at 'Please wait for remote desktop configuration'.
Can anybody tell me what it's actually doing at this stage?
It will proceed eventually but we're talking like 5-10 minutes of ...
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Copy/paste disabled after running remote desktop in windows7 [closed]
I have 64bit windows 7. When I run remote desktop to another server or computer, copy/paste disabled on whole of my PC!
I enabled copy/paste option on remote desktop, but it is not working.
I can not ...
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Windows Server 2016 AppLocker blocking Universal Apps
We run AppLocker on our RDS servers. We keep the default rule list, add Allow rules for custom applications, and a single block rule. The block rule blocks explorer.exe for most users, preventing ...
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Can a remote app invoke local Outlook?
I have a cloud server on Azure and I connect via Remote Desktop (with gateway).
When connecting, I have only one Remote App. This application allows also to send emails. In a local environment, when ...
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Cannot transfer large file(s) using remote desktop connection (Windows 2012 server)
I am trying to transfer over a large file using remote desktop. I end up getting this error from the image below. Source computer is a windows 7 laptop and destination is a windows 2012R2 server.
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How to tunnel remote desktop through ssh to connect a linux box from windows pc?
I want to connect to a Linux box from Windows pc remotely. But I want the session to be encrypted. Since VNC free version and Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) don't support encryption, I am looking for ...
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User cannot connect to 2012 R2 session deployment, session with no name created and stuck
We have this week, started having an issue on one or two of our remote desktop session host servers running 2012 R2, whereby when a user attempts to login, they are stuck on one of the login messages ...
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Keep disconnected RDP session as active
Is there any possibility to keep an RDP session as "active" when it was actually disconnected? We are running windows-server-2012 on a virtual machine.
Background:
we are automatically executing ...
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Accidental Remote Desktop Lockout. IPSec Authentication Required
I didnt find any questions like this when i searched.
I messed up pretty badly, we had someone hack our system recently and in an attempt to prevent this in the future I was exploring windows ...
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How to log in to Azure VM automatically from Azure Function?
I have an application which requires a website to be able to make an HTTP call which turns on and logs in to an Azure VM.
I am trying to do this with a PowerShell Azure Function.
I can successfully ...
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RDP from Mac fails
Situation:
4 Windows 2016 RDS servers in a collection
1 Windows 2016 server that serves as RD Gateway and connection broker.
Authentication is done via NAP/Radius using a 2FA (Microsoft Multi-...
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Why does the VNC server lose its configuration when rebooting the system?
I have installed a VNC server but there is a problem, when restarting I lose the geometry and color depth configuration.
Having to stop service, reconfigure geometry and color depth.
Someone knows ...
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Reporting Event Log content via triggered Email Windows 2012
I am able to send email based on event log triggering a Task Scheduler action which runs a powershell script. However, I am unable to pass any of the important data that this event carries.
Like for ...
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WS2016 Essentials Remote desktop limitations
As far as I know, I won't be able to use RDS under WS2016 Essentials edition (only the Gateway role). Is there any workaround to this using Multipoint or something so my users can work in the office ...
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Excessive Remote Desktop Login Attempts
Running Windows 2012 server with IIS 8.
Windows Security Log
This log shows ~40,000 failed login attempts in a 6 hour period/over 160,000 per day.
Example Data
My Server IP Addresses ***** Failed ...
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Resetting an expired password on Windows RDS session
I have an RDS solution for one of our customers. There is a session collection serving desktops via an RD Gateway and there are a handful of session host servers; all load balanced etc. It works a ...
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Can't connect to Windows Server 2012
I have a dedicated server with Windows Server 2012 installed on it. I'm connecting with it through RDP.
Today I've enabled firewall and right away I was disconnected. Now I can't connect at all. I ...
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Streaming desktop from windows VPS stops on Minimise of Client window
I am streaming to youtube via a Windows 2012 R2 desktop server VPS.
Everything is fine and dandy until i minimise my remote desktop window on my side or close it then the stream stops and my vps goes "...
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Can't access Azure VM or reset password/config
I've had an Azure Windows VM running on my free monthy credits for over a year now, to try stuff and play around in the cloud. I never had problems before.
For a few days now, I can't connect via rdp....
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Allow newly connecting user to disconnect existing Remote Desktop (RDP) session
On Windows Server 2016 we have limited the number of sessions to 2. This works fine but if a third user connects they are locked out, until someone gives up their session. We want to allow the third ...
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Is it safe for Windows remote desktop ask for username/password first before check certificate?
When connecting to a Remote Desktop on the client side:
(in my case Windows 8.1 RD client to a Windows 10 Enterprise 1709/16299.98)
We need to enter&transfer username/password on the client first ...
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RDP: Remote app does not encapsulate traffic when connecting via remote desktop gateway server
I have a remote desktop app that was published from a third-party corporation to one of my clients. The remote desktop app connects to a Remote Desktop Gateway Server (RDGW), which forwards the ...