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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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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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Does Supermicro IPMI require OnBoard video to be enabled?
Title pretty much says it all.
I am using a supermicro board with integrated IPMI support. When I connect remotely I can take control of the mouse and keyboard but the video is totally black (no ...
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Remote Desktop 100% through browser?
I have a Windows 2008 R2 Web edition server.
Is there are way I can remote desktop connect entirely through a browser. Meaning if "Remote Desktop Connection" on my pc is blocked, I can still connect?
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How do I increase the maximum number of concurrent remote connections in Windows Server 2003?
I am trying to allow more than the default of 2 concurrent remote connections to a server running Windows Server 2003.
Background:
I went to "Start" => "Administration Tools" => "Terminal Services ...
Theo
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How do I monitor multiple screens on one computer? (Say in a classroom?) [closed]
I am a teacher in a small computer-based class. The kiddos are young and I cant stand behind each computer making sure they are not on Itunes or solitaire.
From my computer screen, is there a way to ...
teacher
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Inexpensive Remote Assistance software? [closed]
Any recommendations for Remote Assistance software that does not require firewall modification for clients?
To assist client with software problems and perform training, we currently use a tool ...
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How to remote a single application, rather than the entire desktop
I would like to run an application on one Windows machine (2008 server preferably, but any platform is okay) and display the UI on another Windows workstation.
I'm not sure what blend of technologies ...
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Best practices for remote GUI access to ubuntu server
I would like to get an overview of available solutions for having a remote GUI access to ubuntu server:
-do you recommend installing a basic GUI then administrating over VNC?
-is X11 forwarding a good ...
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"The logon attempt failed" for TS (RD) Gateway Authentication
I've been using TS Gateway to permit remote access for our staff for a few months now, and all has been well. Users either connect to a traditional terminal server desktop or hit our website and start ...
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Seamless Remote Desktop Connection
My employer provides us with the ability to work from home using the Citrix MetaFrame remote desktop software. For the most part, I have no complaints; however, I was wondering if anyone knew if it is ...
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Remote *background* GUI login to OSX workstation?
I'm wanting to be able to login in to the OS X GUI remotely, in the background, i.e. without interrupting anyone that is currently sitting in front of the machine.
Apple Remote Desktop or VNC don't ...
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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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I have a programming contractor - how do I record their screen remotely?
We have a contractor working offsite. We would like to set everything up so that his screen is recorded to our Windows Server 2008 R2 machine in real time.
We've been using TeamViewer, but we've run ...
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Remote access to Windows Server 2008
What are the tools/method to remotely access and maintain the Windows Server 2008. On Linux I am fine with the ssh, is the Remote Desktop the proper tool there?
Thanks a lot
Regards,
STeN
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Is there any remote desktop software accessible via a browser for linux?
I want to be able to connect to a linux server with a gui using something similar to x forwarding or no machine's nx client, except have the option for the client to be any browser with no plugins ...
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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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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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Amazon EC2 gui access?
I am running a basic micro instance on Amazon EC2. I am wondering if it is possible to run some remote GUI to work in the system as root?
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Automatic Login after a Remote Desktop connection
I need to connect via remote desktop to a Windows XP machine (logging out the current user), do some stuff, and then log out the remote desktop session and having a user X who logs in (from the front-...
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Remote Control Disconnects Remote Desktop Sessions on Windows 2008
We were using Windows Server 2003, all accessing the server via Remote Desktop. When someone walked away from their machine, we could Remote Control their session to close documents so another could ...
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free webex platform
there is any solution like webex but free of charge?
The most interesting thing about webex for me is the chance of sending a link and get the costumer linked to me with just a ckick from him.
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Casual Business Computer Management
Been working a lot with local businesses who operate in a more casual manner. No Active Directory, no passwords, and free web browsing and downloading applications at will to where every computer is ...
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Does Windows Vista have app-level remoting or was I hallucinating?
I remember seeing a video a long while ago (before Vista was released) showing a method of remoting a single app rather than your entire desktop (allowing you to run remote and local apps side by side)...
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Internal Use Chat/Desktop Platform
I did some looking, but I didn't see a SF question directly related to this.
I need to find a platform for internal/LAN use only for chat and desktop sharing. We got a lot people having to get up and ...
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How to connect through a proxy using Remote Desktop?
So I've got a home server running Windows Server 2003. I use a dual network card setup and Routing and Remote Access to link the internal, private network to the external connection. The external ...
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Is there an alternative to 'classic' client Vpn, using only a browser?
i would like to allow my company employee, to connect from outside office to our server using the browser.
Does exists some product that emulate a 'virtual web desktop' (like an RDP session, for ...
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Remote Desktop over VPN or SSH?
I want to provide a remote employee remote desktop into a PC in the office and am trying to decide between the following two options:
Use Microsoft VPN to get him a local network IP. Use RDP to ...
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Remote Screen Sharing between multiple instance of Windows Server 2003. Is it possible?
I am working on a project with my friends online as well as locally through connecting LAN.
I am using Windows Server 2003 that allows maximum 3 instances of remote desktop connections.
I have ...
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When does it make sense to use Terminal Service Gateway?
We've been using XRDP which was developed by one of the fellows who used to work at my company, but I'm pretty sure it's not being too actively developed any more and we're running out of people who ...
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Reconnect a Remote Desktop connection after rebooting the host
I often find myself connecting to a workstation or server with Remote Desktop to perform a task which requires a reboot. In these cases, I usually need to reconnect after the host comes back online to ...
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Unable to RDP as a Domain User
I am facing a problem remoting into a machine using a Domain account.
Problem Facts :
The Host VM's are hosted by Company A (read Domain A). The VM's have a local administrator as well Domain 'A' ...
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How to manage Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2?
I've installed Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 on a spare box. How do I configure and manage the server?
I configured as much as I could find to be
open
on
allow
etc.
Now back at my desk (Windows ...
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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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How to hide specific drives on a server?
I would like to know what's the recommended solution for the following problem.
We do not want users to see (or at least not to modify) the drives D and E of a server they have remote access to.
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Is it possible for the administrator to see what I'm doing on my PC and how to prevent it? [closed]
For example if I'm having a conversation in Skype, can he secretly log in in parallel with me and watch my screen? If yes, how to block him? I believe I have admin rights on my dev PC.
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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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Managed Sharing of a Windows Computer Preferably Using Remote Desktop
Let's imagine that one has a Windows computer with expensive hardware attached. Example of such hardware: a hardware test-bed / prototype.
Each worker needs this PC only several times a week, say ...
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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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Connect approx 30 users to a remote office
Info:
My company has a base office in Little Rock and we are setting up a remote office in Virginia with approximately 30 users. We do A LOT of SQL and Oracle data manipulation (heavy processing). ...
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Remote access Windows from Mac OSX?
I have Googled and I found some remote access tools.
From Microsoft: Remote Desktop
From Apple: Apple Remote Desktop
Which one should I use?
What's the difference between these two:
Microsoft ...
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Mouse cursor on vps win server 2012 R2 not working
i have server with hyper-v manager on network (Windows server 2012).
But after installing i can't click nowhere, the keyboard works but the mouse is not.
Google did not tell me anything.
The mouse ...
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Remote Access from Windows to Ubuntu Server with mstsc.exe easy-going?
I installed for testing win server 2008 and its really easy to get remote access. Just enable RA with one click and then im able to get access with my win 7 with mstsc.exe - IF I would install a linux ...
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Configuring remote desktop on Windows Server 2008 R2
I’m trying to connect over internet to my home workstation (Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Edition) from my PC at work (Windows 7) via remote desktop.
I configured the workstation to accept remote ...
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Remote Desktop connection error Remote Desktop Services is currently busy
I'm using remote desktop from windows 10 to connect to my remote server that running windows server 2016 but many times error occurs returning me the following message
The task you are trying to do ...
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Windows Server 2012 Essentials - Trying to setup "Anywhere Access" but the "Computer Access" list for users is blank
I have a new installation of Windows Server 2012 Essentials and I'm trying to setup "Anywhere Access" for both VPN and remote desktop.
The basic setup is all working. Shared folders is working but ...
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Does Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard only support 1 connected remote administrator?
I can't seem to be able to have multiple administrators connect to Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard. Each time a different administrator logs in, it takes the current session away from the user and ...
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what is the most suitable software to take over computers on the net? [closed]
I have two computer at home one mine (Admin) and the other belongs to my sister I need some software to take over her computer and support it. I also want to teach her to support by herself the ...
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remote assist outside the network
I'm trying to use the windows Remote Assistance to be able to hop into a friend's computer so I can assist him with something (he's out of state) but I think he needs to be in my network for it to ...
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How to setup Remote Desktop to computers via subdomain?
I have 1 external IP for my network and a FQDN (ex: mycompany.com). Currently to connect to multiple computers on my network I change the RDP port via registry.
For example to connect to one server, ...
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