Questions tagged [remmina]
Remmina is a remote desktop connection client able to display and control a remote desktop session.
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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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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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How to extract saved password from Remmina?
I don't remember my password for one of my servers. I have a working connection saved and want to get the password from it.
From Remmina faq:
Q: How are my passwords stored? Are they secure?
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Remmina rdp session - no toolbar and keyboard shortcuts don't work
I've just installed Ubuntu 14.10 and I copied over my .remmina folder from my old 14.04 install and all my connections are there however when I connect to remote windows computer through rdp which is ...
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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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Copy and paste between remote sessions using Remmina
In the past, I have been able to copy and paste text between Windows and Linux remote desktop sessions.
Now for some reason, I cannot do this. I would like to regain this functionality, how might I do ...
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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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setup Remmina for remote desktop connection
I have two computers running Ubuntu and have Remmina installed. I want 'How to' to setup both computer so that one computer can take remote desktop of other.
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Remmina: "Protocol plugin RDP is not installed", even after purge and install
I had been using Remmina version 0.99.x or something similar for a while, when I decided to upgrade to a higher version, due to Remmina crashing often when copying (using Ctrl+C) or cutting (using ...
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Remmina alternative
Does anybody know any good alternative for Remmina (doesn't have to be free)?
RDP would be the most important protocol for me.
Remmina is extremely buggy lately. Segfaults every now and then, ...
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How to configure Remmina for VNC desktop sharing?
I'm trying to connect two PCs for desktop sharing, I was able to set up ssh shell and file sharing but I failed to connect to VNC server.
There are additional packages that I need to install on my ...
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How to connect to Windows Server 2008 Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication Required
I want to connect via remote desktop to a Windows Server 2008 R2.
On the Windows server's remote desktop connection properties, it is set to "safer". Specifically, the selected option is "Allow ...
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Use Remmina 1.2.0 with SSH tunneling
I'm using SSH tunnel and remmina client to connect to the remote machine.
First I open the tunnel in my terminal:
ssh -L 3309:<server_address>:3389 user@<aws_bastion>
And then I just ...
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Remmina does not share folders or disks
I have Ubuntu 12.04. I use Remmina to connect with remote Windows XP.
I have configured Remmina for sharing my user folder, but I cannot see the folder in my remote Windows desktop.
Any idea?
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How to control an Ubuntu PC from another Ubuntu PC over Internet, using mobile broadband connections?
There are two Ubuntu PCs called A and B.
A and B are connected to the Internet using two separated Internet connections. (In my case, two mobile broadband connections ppp0 x2 )
Each connection has a ...
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VNC plugin not working in Remmina
Remmina 0.9.99.1, Ubuntu 14.04.
I installed Remmina from the repository. Also installed both the RDP and the VNC plugins from the repository. I have verified that remmina-plugin-vnc.so is in /usr/lib/...
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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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Remmina remote terminal window is all black, although connection was successful
I have 2 Ubuntu 14.04 boxes configured with SSH, X11VNC. I have previously successfully achieved a remote desktop session using Remmina. Now whenever I connect, I only see a window with the client ...
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Using Remmina with VPN
I've been looking for a way to use Remmina over a VPN connection which I have already configured. VPN connection works properly, but I'd like to remotely access the Windows computer in a lab, and ...
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turn num lock permanently ON
Is there a way to turn NUM LOCK on permanently, across all remote desktop sessions (99% Windows OS) and my local install of Ubuntu 14.04? I have never met anyone in the past 25 years of computing who ...
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error when trying to connect to windows computer with Remmina
I have ubuntu 22.04 and I'm trying to connect to a local windows computer with Remmina. I can connect to this same windows computer from another windows computer using remote desktop. When I try to ...
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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 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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Disable SUPER / WINKEY key in remmina
I use remmina all the time and this is driving me mad. I can't figure out how to disable the WINKEY key.
When I connect to a remote computer (a Windows computer) from Ubuntu 13.10 & Remmina, ...
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Is it possible to save ssh password in remmina?
I have remmina 0.9.99.1 (1.0.0) in ubuntu precise 12.04
Can I save the ssh password so that it won't prompt me again for it
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Where does Remmina store the encrypted password?
I have a Remmina connection with a saved password. I need that password for an other connection but I forgot it, so I would like to take it from the existing connection.
I'm well aware of: How to ...
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Remmina refuses to scale the remote screen res to fit in smaller client screen
Remote PC screen is cropped
Running remmina client 1.2.0-rcgit-29 (git rcgit-29)
Connected to remote Ubuntu desktop using VNC.
Remote desktop resolution is too high for client screen. There are no ...
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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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How to upgrade to a later version of Remmina than is in Repository
What's the best-practice way to upgrade to a package that is later than the one that's in the repository?
I continue to experience this bug in Remmina on Ubuntu 14.04. An Arch user informed me that ...
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Is the latest Remmina 1.0 in the official 12.04 repositories?
I just noticed that the copy of remmina I have on my machine (Running ubuntu 12.04) is 9.99.1 (This is up to date according to apt). The remmina website says that the most recent version is version 1....
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Why won't Remmina connect to Windows 10 Remote Desktop?
I am running Windows 10 with remote desktop enabled on one machine and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. When I am trying to open connection from Ubuntu to Windows via Remmina Remote desktop, Remmina's window ...
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How to share a folder with Remmina?
I'm searching for a full description how to share a folder with Remmina. While there are already questions regarding the location of the folder (see here) or why sharing a folder does not work (see ...
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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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Remmina window doesn't fit on my screen
I'm using Remmina 0.9.99.1 to connect to a Windows machine via VNC.
However, the Remmina window is way too large for my own screen, particularly in the vertical direction. I tried going to the ...
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Black screen while connecting Windows server 2012 through Remmina [closed]
I am getting black screen when I try to connect Windows Server 2012 from remmina, While this remmina can connect windows server 2008 R2 and other Ubuntu servers.
I have also cross checked that ...
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Remmina RDP - No sound from remote Windows 7 computer - Ubuntu 13.10
I'm connecting to a Windows 7 computer from Ubuntu 13.10. I have the Sound setting in the Advanced tab of the Remote Desktop Preferences for my connection set to "Local - low quality".
In my remote ...
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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.
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Remmina can't connect by hostname, must use IP
I have a Remmina connection, setup like so: (either js-cc-10, or js-cc-10.local)
When I try and connect, I get:
Couldn't convert 'js-cc-10' to host address
But, I can do:
dig js-cc-10.local
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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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Remmina: why not display full screen?
I installed Remmina to access remote virtual PC on Windows.
Remmina - 1.3.3 (git n/a)
RDP RDP Plugin: 1.3.3 (git n/a), Compiled with FreeRDP lib: 2.0.0-dev5 (2693389a+debian), Running with FreeRDP ...
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Windows 10 remote desktop to Ubuntu 16.04 Unity
The Ubuntu 16.04 and 14.04 default desktop environment is Unity. How can you remotely connect to it from a Windows 10 client?
The xRDP-over-XFCE solution is not the answer. We really want to use ...
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Remmina Problem: A valid certificate for the wrong name
I am using Remmina to connect to a remote desktop. I was constantly getting errors and handled it by deleting the content of: /home/zxy/.freerdp/known_hosts After that I could successfully connect to ...
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