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  1. Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows


    How to: Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows

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    Information You can use the Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe) or connect to and control your Windows PC from a remote device. When you allow remote desktop connections to your PC, you can use another device to connect to your PC and have access to all of your apps, files, and network resources as if you were sitting at your desk.

    In Windows, you can save the settings of a selected Remote Desktop connection to an RDP as a backup. You will then be able to open the saved RDP file on demand to quickly connect remotely to the computer using the same settings from when the RDP file was saved.

    This tutorial will show you how to save the settings of a specific Remote Desktop connection to an RDP file as a backup and open as needed in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]
    Note You must enable Remote Desktop on a PC to allow remote connections to the PC.

    The Remote Desktop client does not support connecting to the Windows editions below. See: Supported PCs
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • Windows 7 Home
    • Windows 8 Home
    • Windows 8.1 Home
    • Windows 10 Home
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    Warning Saving the settings of a Remote Desktop connection will not include its credentials.

    CONTENTS:
    • Option One: To Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File
    • Option Two: To Open Saved Remote Desktop Connection in Remote Desktop Connection Client
    • Option Three: To Open Saved Remote Desktop Connection Directly from RDP File

    EXAMPLE: Remote Desktop Connection settings

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    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

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    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]







    OPTION ONE [/i] To Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File
    1. Press the Win+R keys to open Run, type mstsc into Run, and click/tap on OK to open the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) client.

    2. Select the computer (ex: "Brink-Laptop") you want to save its connection settings for, and click/tap on Show Options in the Remote Desktop Connection client. (see screenshot below)

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    3. Click/tap on the Save As button in the "Connection settings" section. (see screenshot below)

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    4. Navigate to where you want to save the RDP file at, type a File name (ex: "Brink-Laptop.rdp") you want, and click/tap on Save. (see screenshot below)

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    5. The selected connection settings will now be saved to an RDP file. (see screenshot below)

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]






    OPTION TWO [/i] To Open Saved Remote Desktop Connection in Remote Desktop Connection Client
    1. Press the Win+R keys to open Run, type mstsc into Run, and click/tap on OK to open the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) tool.

    2. Click/tap on Show Options in the Remote Desktop Connection tool. (see screenshot below)

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    3. Click/tap on the Open button in the "Connection settings" section. (see screenshot below)

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    4. Navigate to and select the saved RDP file (ex: "Brink-Laptop.rdp") for the connection you want to open, and click/tap on Open. (see screenshot below)

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    5. Click/tap on Connect. (see screenshots below)

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    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    6. If prompted, check or uncheck the Don't ask me again for connections on this computer box for what you want, and click/tap on Connect. (see screenshot below)

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    7. If prompted, enter the credentials to connect remotely to the computer, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshots below)

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]






    OPTION THREE [/i] To Open Saved Remote Desktop Connection Directly from RDP File
    1. Open File Explorer (Win+E).

    2. Navigate to where you saved the RDP file (ex: "Brink-Laptop.rdp") for the connection you want to open, and click/tap on the RDP file. (see screenshot below)

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    3. If prompted, check or uncheck the Don't ask me again for connections on this computer box for what you want, and click/tap on Connect. (see screenshot below)

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    4. If prompted, enter the credentials to connect remotely to the computer, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshots below)

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows [​IMG]


    That's it,
    Shawn


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    Ashaapathy, Apr 2, 2017
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  2. David Haz Win User

    Remote Desktop - Save connections

    Hi Adrian,

    Through Remote Desktop Protocol in Windows, you are provided with a graphical interface where you can save the current connection settings to an RDP file or open a saved connection. You may get to this interface by following the steps below:

    • Type remote desktop in the Windows 10 taskbar search, and selecting
      Remote Desktop Connection. Make sure that the Computer,
      User name, etc. fields are filled in correctly under the
      General tab.
    • Click the Show options button.
    • From there, you can save the current connection settings to an RDP
      file or open a saved connection.
    • If you are to save a connection, click Save As, and choose the location from where you want to save the shortcut, and click on
      Save.

    If you have further questions, feel free to ask us.
     
    David Haz, Oct 26, 2019
    #2
  3. RDP file not launching Remote Desktop

    Hi,

    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

    • When you say that ".rdp files will not launch Remote Desktop", what exactly are you referring to? Are you facing issues while launching .rdp files in remote desktop mode?

    Please get back to us with an update on issue with Windows 10, we will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Oct 26, 2019
    #3
  4. Lockhada Win User

    Save Remote Desktop Connection Settings to RDP File in Windows

    RDP file not launching Remote Desktop

    This is an .rdp file that we use to connect to a server through remote desktop. It works on my colleagues Windows 10 machines.



    Normally we would double click the .rdp file and it launches remote desktop. When I double click it nothing happens. When I right click and choose edit it also does nothing.
     
    Lockhada, Oct 26, 2019
    #4
  5. Lockhada Win User
    RDP file not launching Remote Desktop

    After upgrading to Windows 10, .rdp files will not launch Remote Desktop. Remote Desktop is working correctly otherwise.
     
    Lockhada, Oct 26, 2019
    #5
  6. RDP not allowing remote connection

    I had it working perfectly fine the other day but I logged into my server, removed a open port and both computer quit.

    I run the computers with the firewall off, I see no point in them being on, it's a windows firewall a hacker will know how to get around so fire wall is OFF.

    Ports are 9000 for server and 3390 for htpc

    ip:9000
    ip:3390

    This does not work from a linux workstation using 'Remote Desktop Client'

    It does not work from mac RDP
    It does not work from windows RDP
    And it does not work from my iphone.

    I know it's enabled as I can RDP into the computers at my home (except htpc at the moment, I think that one needs restarted)

    Ports are open, both tcp / udp ports are open using the internal server IP wich is MAC assigned by the router. Server - 10.0.1.2 - 9000
    And same thing for the htpc - 10.0.1.8 - 3390

    Besides the obvious of firewall, ports, and 'remote connection enabled' any ideas?
     
    freaksavior, Oct 26, 2019
    #6
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