You may want to learn how to CTRL+ALT+Delete in Remote Desktop if you want to change a password, lock the RDP screen, or log off. The CTRL+ALT+Delete keystroke won't work though since your own operating system utilizes it. So, what is a poor tech who needs to access that screen to do when remoted in via a Remote Desktop session? … [Read more...] about How to CTRL+ALT+Delete in Remote Desktop
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How to Create RDP Shortcut Icon in Windows 10
If you repeatedly use the same Remote Desktop Connection, you may want to learn how to create an RDP shortcut icon on your Windows 10 Desktop or another place on your computer. Here's how it's done. … [Read more...] about How to Create RDP Shortcut Icon in Windows 10
Where is Remote Desktop Host Configuration in Windows 2016?
You may be perplexed at how to configure Remote Desktop on a Microsoft Windows 2016 Server since the Remote Desktop Host Configuration tool is missing from the OS. … [Read more...] about Where is Remote Desktop Host Configuration in Windows 2016?
Fix – Unable to Copy and Paste to Remote Desktop Session
I had a peculiar issue with copying and pasting files from my local computer to a Remote Desktop session. I could copy and paste locally, but the option to paste would be grayed out on the Remote Desktop computer. There are several ways to solve this problem depending on what you are trying to copy and paste. … [Read more...] about Fix – Unable to Copy and Paste to Remote Desktop Session
Remote Desktop Won’t Save Username and Password
Today I had an issue with Microsoft Remote Desktop not saving my username and password. The server I was connecting to is something I use frequently. Typing the username and password over and over again was becoming a pain. It was especially annoying that my system would not save the credentials. Fortunately, you can set Windows to save the username and passwords for RDP … [Read more...] about Remote Desktop Won’t Save Username and Password
Remote Desktop: Fix Error “Windows cannot log you on because your profile cannot be loaded”
When connecting to a computer via Remote Desktop in Microsoft Windows Server, you may get an error that says: "Windows cannot log you on because your profile cannot be loaded. Check that you are connected to the network or that your network is functioning correctly. If this problem persists, contact your network administrator." This usually happens because the computer you … [Read more...] about Remote Desktop: Fix Error “Windows cannot log you on because your profile cannot be loaded”
Fix: Printer Doesn’t Show In Windows Remote Desktop Session
So you have a printer installed on your Microsoft Windows computer, but the printer is not showing in your Remote Desktop session? There are a few things to check when you experience this issue. … [Read more...] about Fix: Printer Doesn’t Show In Windows Remote Desktop Session