Questions tagged [rdp]
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) allows users to access a desktop environment on a remote computer over the network.
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How can I copy/paste files via RDP in Kubuntu?
I recently installed the latest Kubuntu (x64) on my work machine as I am trying to migrate away from Windows. Unfortunately I use RDP very frequently to connect to customer's servers and need to be ...
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Cannot RDP to Windows 7 with Remmina on 12.04 [duplicate]
Since I upgraded to 12.04, I am unable to RDP to a Windows 7 server. All I can see is a pop-up that says "Uable to connect to RDP server ". I am able to RDP using Vinagre, so that rules out any issues ...
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Using Alt+Tab in Remmina RDP connection
In Ubuntu 12.04, I want to use Alt+Tab in remote PC connected using Remmina by RDP connection. At this time, when I go full screen, this shortcut is always handled by "host" and not by remote machine, ...
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How do I set up xrdp session that reuses an existing session?
I have been trying to set up a RDP terminal server on precise using xrdp and have been having significant trouble getting a working configuration. When a user logs on, I need it to connect to that ...
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remmina no longer working "cannot connect to RDP server localhost"
Until sometime last night, I had remmina working fine. I could run RDP through an SSH tunnel and all was well.
Then it stopped working. I can get as far as the password dialog for my work machine, ...
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Why won't Remmina connect to Windows 7 Remote Desktop?
I'm using Ubuntu and I'm trying to connect to another machine in a different network using remote desktop.
In Windows7 I have made the following in order to activate remote desktop:
I've gone to ...
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Copy or export Remmina remote desktop files to another Ubuntu install
Is there a way to do a bulk copy or export of all my Remmina connections? I have the option to export one by one, but with 50 connections this seems ridiculous. I tried looking for a connections file, ...
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How do I use dual monitors with Remmina Remote Desktop Client?
I am trying to use my two monitors when I use Remmina remote desktop client. There is no option for using all monitors like RDP in Windows.
Does any one know how can I accomplish that with Remmina?
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How to configure XRDP to start cinnamon as default desktop session
I was wondering if there is a way to make Cinnamon 1.4 the default environment upon logging in to Ubuntu 12.04. I can install Cinnamon 1.4 without any problems, but I am trying to run XRDP to log in ...
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Error/problem connecting (Windows 10 RDP into XRDP)
I am running into another issue where the XRDP is not working. I have been at it for quite some time now and I think that I need help. I believe that it is an issue of the Ubuntu machine not listening ...
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Unable to save connection remmina RDP
I have been using windows remote desktop from remmina, what i feel so awkward is I don't see the save password button enabled, I need to frequently use my remote connection, and don't like entering ...
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Using windows exported ".rdp" file from Ubuntu
I got this ".rdp" remoteAPP file from work which enables me to run a specific application from the terminal server, I can open it easily using windows with a double click, are there any ways to open ...
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How to remotely control my Android?
I had a Windows OS earlier and could use TeamViewer to connect to my Samsung phone and execute actions.
However that was not only very slow but also very slow in response.
Is there any other way to ...
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Connect when Remote Desktop is on login screen or screen locked (without autologin)
I can connect to my Ubuntu 22.04 computer using Remmina RDP with "Remote Login" enabled when I'm logged in. However, as soon as the target's console is locked, I can no longer connect. ...
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XRDP disconnects immediately after correct credentials
I am facing an issue with XRDP where in the session immediately terminates after entering the correct username password. I have seen so many occurences of the issue on the forum but none of the ...
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I get "Failed to load session "ubuntu-2d" when using XRDP
Initially, when I try to log in to my ubuntu machine (version 12.10) using RDP, I would get an ubuntu desktop background, with no text, menu bars, or anything to indicate it loaded the desktop.
I ...
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Where is the terminal server client (tsclient?)
I accidentally done partial upgrade and there was Gnome3 ppa and broke my unity. After failed attempt to rescue (ppa-purge et al) I decided the only solution was to upgrade to Oneiric beta2 (fresh ...
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How do I install xFREERDP 11 on to Ubuntu 12.04
I am looking for a sure fire way of installing xFREERDP 11 on the Ubuntu 12.04 environment as my attempts have failed so far.
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how to remote into 16.04 via rdp
All available information is for ancient versions, so here specifically for 16.04:
Is it possible to remote in via a MSWindows PC with mstsc.exe to a Ubuntu 16.04 PC running xrdp without the need to ...
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Alternative to Remmina [duplicate]
I often have to do some work from home, so I connect via VPN and RPD to my Workplace!
Unfortunately with Remmina I can´t get AltGr-Shortcuts working, it doesn´t show TextCursor in Editors and the ...
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RDP unable to connect Remmina/Ubuntu 14.04
Remmina had been connecting to my RDP service for several months, until it just stopped. It will still connect by IP address. Ping confirms that the domain name resolves to the proper IP, and nothing ...
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Can I transfer files alo copy paste in Remmina (or another RDP client) on 13.04 while connected to a Windows 7?
When I connect to a remote Windows 7 using as FROM a Windows 7 machine, I can copy paste files between machines. How can I enable that feature while using as FROM Ubuntu?
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How do I stop Remmina nagging about rdp certficate validation?
I'm RDP-ing to a WIN2K8 machine from Ubuntu 12.04+Remmina but EVERY TIME I'm prompted with a Certificate Validation.
Does anybody knows how to avoid these messages or validate them for good?
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Is there an RDP client that can work with a dual monitor setup?
I have a Windows Hyper-V Server setup. On the Hyper-V Server we have Windows 7 Pro 32 Bit installed. On Ubuntu it comes with Remmina RDP client by default. I like the default RDP client, however I ...
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Using gnome-boxes with Remote Desktop Connection
In the past I used to connect to my Windows server from Ubuntu with remmina (through rdp protocol).
I've recently installed Ubuntu gnome remix (12.10.1) and gnome-boxes and I'm wondering if I can do ...
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Remmina remoteapp over RDP
I was wondering how to use remmina to open applications on a Windows machine over rdp using remoteapp (or seamless or whatever it's actually called).
I've already used Kim Knight's RemoteApp Tool to ...
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How to paste a password in Remmina when connecting to a remote xrdp server
I'm stuck when it comes to paste my password when connecting to a remote machine with RDP (xrdp server) using Remmina:
I'm not able to paste my password in the field.
What I've tried (none of these ...
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Remmina Copy-Paste issue
I utilize the Remmina software in order to connect through the XRDP service in a remote Ubuntu server. However, I cannot use the copy-paste functions to copy information from the remote machine to my ...
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How do I configure my AWS instance to serve a remote desktop so I can use Windows terminal services to access it?
My evil plan is to serve rdp from an AWS ubuntu instance so I can have a permanent xubuntu desktop as I roam from windows computer to windows computer (or any computer really). It is as easy as ...
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How do optimise the performance of Remmina?
I have installed Remmina on my Oneiric Ubuntu laptop for home RDP access to my work Windows 7 PC.
This works, I can access my work PC etc...however the performance is not what I had hoped.
I am using ...
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Can FreeRDP be used as server?
Can FreeRDP be configured as a server? That is can I install freeRDP in my Ubunutu VM running on a server and remotely connect to it from my windows Remote Desktop client?
Thank you
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Wrong keyboard layout in Remmina and Windows Server
I have a Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise server, with which I'm connecting with remmina to it.
When I press / in the num pad, it writes a - instead of /.
How can I fix this?
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Remote Desktop - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
I run Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with Remote Desktop that is built in and it is great! (see attached image)
However, when my internet connection breaks the service seems to hang up and I need to reboot the ...
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Use Remmina to RDP into home Remote Desktop Gateway Server
I have Windows Server 2012 R2 running at home which is hosting "Anywhere Access" and acting as a Remote Desktop Gateway Server. I have tried using Remmina to RDP into this gateway but I can't seem to ...
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What is X11rdp?
I have been using xrdp for sometime now (along with vnc4server) and I think I understand high-level overview of its working as described here. xrdp allows to communicate with RDP protocol and uses ...
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Remmina scaling options
What is the purpose of the following settings in Remmina and how to use them?
Desktop scale factor %
Device scale factor %
I'm connecting Ubuntu 18.04 to Windows 7 through RDP and interested in ...
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Keyboard mapping lost using remmina rdp
I use setxkbmap -option "caps:swapescape" to swap caps lock and escape.
When I use the remmina RDP client to connect to a Windows server computer, the keyboard mapping no longer works.
I have tried ...
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Switching between active RDP's via Reminna (How-To)
I often use RDP to remotely connect Windows servers & SSH to linux distro(s).
As the subject explains; I always wondered how to to switch between active RDP windows. I'm using the default client ...
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VNC Alternative
Is there an alternative to VNC available which is on par with the features in Windows Remote Desktop?
No configuration except possible switching it on. Authentication should be done just like a ...
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How to use RDP protocol in Remote Desktop Viewer?
I am using a Natty Live-USB, and the Remote Desktop Viewer application (Applications -> Internet -> Remote Desktop Viewer) only shows SSH & VNC protocols.
How can I include RDP in the list, in ...
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Desktop sharing options for Ubuntu 12.04 with Unity
I would like to be able to access my office Ubuntu 12.04 machine from home, from a Mac Mini with Mac OSX. I have a VPN and I am able to access my office machine over SSH, so connectivity is not a ...
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sesman-Xvnc doesn't connect over xrdp
i'm trying to enable remote desktop on my xubuntu machine with xrdp.
I am on a (pretty much) vanilla xubuntu install. I installed xrdp with apt-get.
My xrdp config looks like this:
[xrdp1]
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gnome-remote-desktop: Couldn't retrieve RDP username: Credentials not set - AND MORE
After installing a fresh copy of Ubuntu 22.04 I attempted to enable Remote Desktop:
I then went to another workstation (tried both Windows and macOS with the Microsoft RDC and with Jump Desktop) and ...
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How to associate RDP extension to open remote desktop client on 12.04?
The tsclient application used to work for opening .rdp files, but Remmina does not seem to work the same way. Does KRDC, Remote Desktop Viewer or some other application work? I'm using Precise ...
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xrdp and xfce4 Ubuntu 14.04 slow refreshrate
I am running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 32bit and I am connecting via windows rdp to my ubuntu machine that has xrdp with xfce4 session. Network is 40mbps/5mbps. RDP to a windows machine from a windows machine ...
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Remmina Desktop - cannot connect to RDP server
Good evening,
I am a new user of Ubuntu, so please be kind to me if I don't fully understand what I am doing or what you'll tell me.
I installed Ubuntu 16.04 a few days ago and everything is fine.
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Remote desktop solution working with Ubuntu 12.04 + Unity (3D)?
I'm trying to install a remote desktop solution on some clients using Ubuntu with Unity (3D). I've uninstalled Unity2d because it behaves not very well.
Xrdp won't work, only the wallpaper is shown.
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Ubuntu 22.04 RDP client/host resolution mismatch
Getting RDP to work on Ubuntu 22.04 is fairly straightforward. But on my client machine I have a 4k monitor whereas on the host I have a 1440p monitor. Using Remmina I can't find a way to connect ...
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Problem connecting to xrdp (windows 10 ->ubuntu 14.04)
I have a Windows 10 laptop trying to RDP into an Ubuntu 14.04 desktop.
I installed TightVNC on the ubuntu station, then installed xrdp, basically following the instructions on this page
When I ...
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Controlling a remote Linux machine with dual monitors
I have a remote Linux VM that runs Ubuntu 12.04. I currently use NX to connect to the remote machine and work on it in a GUI environment. On my host computer, I have 2 monitors of different sizes (22" ...
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