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Specific Windows client fail to logon to RDP servers
Internal Windows AD domain test environment which has Windows Server 2019 domain hosts (including one domain controller) running and providing RDP for clients to connect.
The network connection ...
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Random ports on localhost trying to connect to RDP 3389
I am having an issue of what seems to be unauthorized access to a server and would like to direct you to the images below.
Event Viewer:
Wireshark:
From the event log viewer I am seeing there is a ...
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Windows Server 2022 RDP / RDS Black Screen When Connecting
I've recently setup RDS on Windows Server 2022 Standard Edition.
Users frequently report that when they connect, they will see a black screen and the mouse cursor, but nothing else.
This occurs with ...
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Restrict Terminal Server RDP session to paste from local clipboard to remote but not the other way around
At our company, we use RDP sessions to a JumpHost/Gateway to access customer servers and databases and disallow leaking data to employees computers. This is enforced via group policy to disallow ...
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Remote Desktop Connection cannot connect
I have used remote desktop load balancing for about three years with little issue until yesterday, when my some, but not all, of my users started reporting an error similar to the following.
The ...
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RDP screen goes black after successful remote login
We have a Windows 2012 R2 Server that was working perfectly, about month ago, when the administrator tries to connect remotely to the server he gets the login prompt, he enters his credentials but ...
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Best option under Azure to provide remote desktop access to an application?
I developed a desktop app and now I would need that users can use it from a RDP connection.
I have Windows 2012 in a Azure Virtual Machine. I understand that I need a CAL license for each user.
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Remote Desktop Authentication without NTLM - How to Configure from non-Windows clients?
Background
This has been bugging me for quite a while (and no amount of internet searching has amounted to a decent solution), so I'm hoping someone can offer some sage advice. When I try and start a ...
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Does the destination computer of a Remote Desktop Connection count as a Remote Desktop Session Host? (in terms of GPO configuration)
For example - If you open a Remote Desktop Connection to Dets-PC likes this:
"Normal" Remote Desktop Connection Note: Dest-PC is just a normal Out-of-the-box Windows Server with no additional ...
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TLS 1.2 only on Windows Server with RD Services breaks RDP
I've been experiencing an RDP issue whenever TLS 1.0 is disabled in my environment. I've seen many others report the same issues across the web.
In November 2018, Microsoft released a patch for ...
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Difference between .rdp file settings "alternate full address" and "full address"
When saving the connection info in mstsc to a .rdp file the configured remote computer name will appear like this:
full address:s:rds.contoso.com
However, when downloading .rdp files from RD Web ...
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RDS Session host server disconnecting all user profile disks intermittently
I have a Windows RDS solution utilizing user profile disks which are stored on a file server.
There are two session host servers which the RDS Gateway loadbalances between.
I'm seeing an issue ...
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Azure OS-Included VM Image - Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Session Host Concurrent User Access (CALs required?)
I want to set up an Azure VM that can be accessed by at least 5 users concurrently.
There is an OS-included Azure VM image option for "Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Session Host 2016".
When ...
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Disable Ability to Print or Install Printers via UNC Path
Is there a way to disable printing or installing printers via UNC path? If a printer is added via UNC path in our RDP environment, it shows up for every user on the same collection. If the printer ...
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Win2016 RDS Desktop collection no longer accessible
I have a Windows 2016 solution on which users access a Remote Desktop published by remote desktop services. Its the new version of RDP that comes in via HTTPS through the RD Web gateway and is ...
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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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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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Prevent user account lockout for hacks/failed-logins to RDWeb (Remote Desktop Web Access)
How can I prevent RDWeb (Remote Desktop Web Access) attempting to authenticate/login ANY user on the domain!? I was under the impression only users configured in our CAP (Connection Access Policy) &...
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Connect with RDP RemoteApp to a published app in Citrix XenApp?
Following link shows a nice graphic about the architectural differences between Microsoft and Citrix.
Based to this graphic, is it possible to use RDP RemoteApp to connect to a published app in ...
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RD Session Host 2012R2 Session settings set via GP are not reflected in QuickSessionCollection Properties
I have a Quick Start RDS deployment on one host under Windows 2012R2, domain member. I applied group policies on this host that limited sessions timeouts:
Windows Components/Remote Desktop Services/...
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RDP to Server 2012+ visual goes fuzzy/blurry, especially inactive parts of screen (see pics)
When I connect from my Windows 10 Pro (1607) to either Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2016, the text dynamically goes fuzzy. Clicking it (if it's clickable) or highlighting it makes it clear ...
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RDP Remote App on Android and iOS clients
I need to connect to a Win2008R2 RDP Remote App server using various client platforms, especially Win7, Android and iOS. On all cases, I'm using the official Microsoft's apps/programs to connect to ...
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Restrict a RDP connection to a user group
Im trying to produce the following setup.
I want to have a machine running Remote Desktop Session Host accepting connections from users. The machine will have two NICs, one for admin-net and one for ...
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Server 2012 R2 RDS does not display connections to one Host, will not redirect WAN users to the other
I've recently discovered an issue on our RDS environment where Server Manager on our RD Gateway server does not display active connections to the one of the Session Hosts in the collection. In that ...
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How to access to Win Server 2012 remote desktop via pure http/https?
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We have some Win Server 2012 machines hosted in Azure. We use the default RDP access to our machines. However in some client LANs RDP (out) is not enabled, and all http/https traffic ...
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How do I move RDP Profile Disks to a new location or different collection?
I have a RDS deployment (2 server 2012 R2 boxes) with a Session Collection setup that users have been using. There are lots of Profile Disks.
I need to create a new Session Collection and move those ...
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Audit RDP security layer used for each logon
I'm looking for a way to monitor the security layer used when a user log on a windows 2012 R2 server with RDP (SSL or RDP, encryption level).
I haven't found anything useful in "Advanced Audit Policy ...
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Remote Desktop Services role - Do I need it in order to use MSTSC (RDP/RDC) in my domain?
Greetings and thanks for reading (apologies for the length).
I'm a new Sys Admin and I have a (potentially silly) question for the more seasoned veterans. I'm migrating our primary Domain Controller ...
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Remote Desktop Session disconnects sporadically
Problem: RDP session disconnect and reconnect. Effects most user RDP sessions not all. Some remote users on our server sporadically gets disconnected. Their remote session freezes and they get a small ...
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Manage 2012 R2 RDSH Pool Sessions without Connection Broker
I'm trying to manage user sessions across 10+ 2012 R2 RDSH Hosts inside a vWorkspace 8.6.1 Farm without a 2012 R2 Connection Broker Role.
I am concerned that adding the Connection Broker, creating ...
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How can I view active remote connections (RDP) to a Windows server?
How can I view, who is currently connected to a server (Windows 2012) with a remote desktop client? I am myself connected to this server via RDP.
This question offers a solution to get IP addresses ...
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Server 2012 and RDP Properties
I am looking to change RDP-Tcp-Properties security layer to: 'RDP security layer' in Windows Server 2012.
Looked up: Windows 2012 R2 - RDP properties?
However this server has no RD features/roles ...
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USB Barcode scanners Redirect order RDP on windows 2008r2
I'm trying to get barcode scanners (usb, Motorola LS3578 is my test model) so re-direct over RDP, but i cant seem to get very far. The scanner works ok locally on the client, if i plug it into the ...
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Do not allow passwords to be saved with RD Gateway in Remote Desktop Client
I'm trying to disable the Remember my credentials in the Remote Desktop Client via a Local Group Policy or registry.
But the DisablePasswordSaving setting does not have an effect when a RD Gateway is ...
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Can you change the RemoteApp location of a published app?
We would like to be able to roll out new versions of an application in RemoteApp without having to kick off users. One idea was to publish the new version of the application in a different directory, ...
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Connect to a remote pc not working
I have created an RDS Server and I think I have configured everything including certificates (self signed for testing).
As I need to test this before handover, I have started testing and I could find ...
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Connect a Windows Mobile 5.0 RF to Windows Server 2012 R2
I am having a situation here, where i want to connect an RF that runs Windows Mobile 5.0 to a Windows Server 2012 R2 server that is located on Azure.
It is reasonable for the two OS's to have ...
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Windows 8.1 RDP -shadow session
Is it possible to establish RDP shadow session in Win 8.1 Pro VM on Win 8.1 Pro Host?
I can RDP into the VM from an external client (credentials saved):
mstsc.exe /v:68.560.92.1
In the VM I get ...
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Session Broker and Direct RDP Connections
So newer to managing RDS2012 along with using the MS RDS Web Interface.
Can users just RDP directly to the session hosts like previous TS?
If not, what happens when the broker is down?
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Error: Unable to display RD Web Access... after hitting refresh in IE
Just setup a RDS environment with Windows Server 2012 R2 (Broker/WebAccess/RDSH/Gateway/SSL).
Everything works, except for when you hit the Refresh button on the browser on any page, you will get the ...
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2 remote desktop servers one 1 external ip [closed]
Edited for clarification on why I'm asking this question: Purely for educational purposes. I would normally care less for 2 nodes.
Not entirely sure if this is possible, but I have my desktop (...
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Connecting to Remote Desktop using proxy and Remote Desktop Gateway?
I have setup a Remote Desktop Gateway server using Windows Server 2012 R2. I am using the Remote Desktop Gateway as an intermediary between to provide the remote desktop session over 443 since 3389 is ...
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RDP over internet for selected clients
The basic idea is simple: allow Remote Desktop connections over the Internet.
However: By default, any client can connect to the RDP host. I'd like to restrict that. (Just so you know, filtering ...
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Configure custom SSL certificate for RDP on Windows Server 2012?
I have been trying to get an installation of Remote Desktop Services deployed using Server 2012. I have now run into a problem where I need to use a certificate other than the self-signed cert from ...
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Cannot enable RDP8 on Windows Server 2008R2
I have a Windows 2008R2 server running as a guest in Hyper-V configured as a Remote Desktop Server. I have several people who use the server both while they are in the office and also while out of the ...
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Server 2012 RemoteApp Disconnects/Reconnects Constantly
I have remote desktop services running on Server 2012 with high availability. I'm running 3 gateways and a farm of session host servers. Gateways all seem to be running fine, they take connections no ...
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Server address requested and the certificate subject do no match
I'm trying to setup Remote Desktop Gateway (Terminal Service Gateway) on virtual Windows Server 2012 R2. But when connect over internet (from Win7 RDP client) getting an error:
Your computer can't ...
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Which RDP roles should I install on my domain controller vs the actual application server where users will login?
We have a Windows 2012 server that will need to allow 10 users to access it via RDP. The server is setup in our domain. When I go to add the server role for RDP, it gives me the option to install ...
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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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RDS, RDWeb, and RemoteApp: How to use public certificate for launching apps on session host?
Question:
How do i tell RDWeb to launch apps from remote.domain.com rather then host.internaldomain.local?
Environment:
Existing org with AD forest. New single Server 2012 running all Remote Desktop ...
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