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The remote computer requires NLA

While trying to remote into a computer, I originally got a message stating that the clock wasn't in sync with the server time (or something like that... I forget the exact message and cannot reproduce ...
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Can I RDP through mstsc and run a script on that remote desktop?

I'm writing a powershell script which needs to RDP to a few servers and do processes there and then come back. mstsc /v:<computer> by itself looks great as it's security/credential prompt is ...
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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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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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RDP file with embedded password asks for password

I've created one RDP file full address:s:10.20.30.40 username:s:myuser password:s:mypassword domain:s:mydomain When I open this file it still asks me for the password. What can I do to tell RDP ...
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Can Guacamole work behind NAT?

I am now in the process of searching proper replacement for TeamViewer, i.e. the solution which will allow me to connect to any machine, whether I am in LAN or external network. Hosting bypass server ...
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Allow remote desktop service to dc from specified computers

I'm planning an architecture of secure terminals only to access DC's. So i have 2 computers which are secure and if i want to connect to the dc's i will have to log into those computers So what i ...
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Cannot manage services on remote server, how to remotely execute without services?

Background info I am in a bit of a situation right now. One of our clients has an application server (Server 2008 R2) which hosts critical medical applications. The server is located in another city, ...
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How to check all RDP connections from central server

We currently have multiple servers where multiple users use the same account to log into a server. Eg. Say there are 3 Users ABC, XYZ, MNP where all users log into a server with the same user KLM. ...
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Windows RDP: which options to remotely kill a process which prevents rdp connection

I have windows machine (running w7x64) executing since months a given job. I don't have any sort of physical access to it and I usually control things via RDP (remote desktop protocol). Currently the ...
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Server 2008 R2 - Remote Desktop Users Group resetting members to SIDS

Server 2008 R2 server that several users in the domain (non-domain admins) need to be able to remote to -- added them to a security group in AD ("HPS-BS"), added that security group to Local group of ...
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Automatic assignment of remote desktop

Is there a way to direct the user automatically to his own PC when Remote Desktop is launched (rather than having the user type in the PC name), other than use pre-saved rdp files? The situation is ...
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RDP connection fails for unknown reason

We have a customer with a server (Win2k8R2) we'd like (and have to) access. On that server our IP is set as an allowed incoming connection. The problem is that out of 7 computers in our own network ...
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remote desktop services, cannot RDP to session host, always get gateway

I have RDS setup as 1 server hosting broker, web access, and gateway 2 servers as session hosts in a farm called farm1. Remoteapps work fine. So does the RDP app on the in the remoteapp list. ...
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How do I allow a user to connect to the VPN but not through RDP?

I have a windows 2008 server that is currently running a VPN. There are a few user accounts that are used to connect to the VPN. Now the problem is, in order to allow them to connect via VPN, I would ...
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How to remotely access application

Is there an application which can be used to remotely access and start application on a server without using RDP. The main reason for this is security are security issue when user has a full access ...
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Managing Remote Desktop to 50+ remote locations all with their own VPN

We are a small business that serves a piece of software to over 50 other busineses in the US. Each business has its own VPN that is not allowed access to the internet. To look at our software that is ...
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How can I peer into a Windows user's RDP session for support, where I initiate the support session?

I've used both WebEx and GoToAssist, but neither of them have a story to tell for 'unattended' access of a user's desktop unless the user is using the machine's primary console. Unattended in the ...
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Grant a license for RDP from a remote machine?

Being a rather newbie server admin guy, I've stupidly overlooked the apparent need to renew remote desktop access licenses at my office, while I can presumably hook up a monitor and keyboard to server ...
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MySQL Start Service

Is it possible to, remotely using MySQL, to start a service on the server, or to run any file? What about FTP, can you tell it to run a file? I ask because a developer I work with has killed apache, ...
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Minimal OS that boots into RDP login prompt?

I'm doing some research into thin clients. I've configured an RDP server on a home PC with Linux. I have an older desktop computer that I want to use as a thin client. Although I could just install ...
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Remote desktop over 500ms latency: What is the best client to use?

We have a very slow RDP session from NYC to India (500ms) and we are looking for a client that will withstand this latency. What do you recommend in this circumstance? Is there a better remote ...
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number of RDP sessions on windows server

Hey, Sorry if this is a dupe. I looked but google was spammed with registry-hack answers. I need to have multiple users able to RDP into a computer on out LAN. Windows XP/7 seem to only allow one ...
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Limit RDP by HostName (not IP)

I have a Windows 2008 R2 Server with RDP access enabled. However I'm not limited access by IP. Why.. I'm a 2 person company so all server issues I have to care of. Last weekend I was out hiking and ...
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RDP Connection to Windows 7 stays really slow

I have an Issue with connecting to Windows 7 via RDP. I can open an RDP Session, but regardless of any settings, the response times are really long. This in particular is the case when opening a web ...
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Access to remote servers through a RDP

I have a remote machine which I connect using RDP. This machine has access to some servers, Unix servers included, which are restricted only to internal networks. Is there any way I could get to those ...
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Best software for Mac to Windows remote control?

My client has a Mac at home and wants to remote control (run apps) on a Windows XP PC at the office. What is the best software to enable this? Any Mac <-> Windows weirdness to be aware of?
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