"Remote Desktop Services" is a component of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and newer. It allows its users to run applications on a remote server, sending only mouse/keyboard input and screen updates across the network. In previous versions of Windows Server it was known as "Terminal Services".
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Automate Blank Profile Creation for Outlook in TS/Citrix Environment
Basically, we don't want the Outlook wizard to appear the first time it's opened. We want a blank profile created (no e-mail support) so users can open msg files. I've not found a way to automate this process. Could anyone provide some guidance?
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Server 2012 Remote Desktop Services
Why does server 2012 need to have a RD Connection Broker Server Role when 2008R2 TS installations were as simple as just installing your Session Host Manager and Licensing Manager?
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possible to use a monitoring computer remotely and disconnect from it without closing the login screen?
I have one Computer which is just running one application to monitor our server data. This Computer will only be used for this purpose and I will if there is a manageable possible solution unplug mouse and keyboard.
The monitoring tool is a web…
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How to restrict access to programs on stand-alone rds Windows 2012 Server?
I'm running a VPS with Windows 2012 Server placed at a hosting company so it's not connected to a domain.
How can I restrict access to programs for the remote desktop users with this setup? Since the server is not connected to a domain it's not…
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Remote Control Hotkey default in Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services Manager
After selecting to remote control a user, you're given a message box to select what Hot key to use to end the session. In Windows Server 2003 this always defaulted to Ctrl and an *, but in Windows Server 2008 R2 it defaults to Ctrl and a 0.
I'm not…
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Inaccurate License Count in Remote Desktop Server 2008 R2
Had an RDS License Server malfunction, opened a case w/ MS Tech Support, they were unable to fix. Resolution was to delete license db, uninstall all RDS roles, reboot, reinstall, reboot, activate license server & re-install licenses, reboot. Users…
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Windows Server 2008R2 RDweb - connecting to PC's, multiple authentication prompts
I have a Windows 2008 R2 server running that's running the Remote Desktop Web Access role and Remote Desktop Gateway.
The web access is supposed to be used to connect to PC's in the internal network. I managed to get that to work, but I'm getting a…
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Removing remote desktop services role (Windows server 2008 R2) remotely
I am looking for a way to remove the Remote Desktop Services server role on Windows server 2008 R2 remotely from a command prompt or power shell.
Thanks
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Remove "Disconnect" From Server 2012
I have a RDS (Terminal Server) based on Windows Server 2012, and have used the program "Classic Shell" to bring back the Start Menu.
I have setup a test user account (User.1) with the Classic Shell settings I want (with no "Disconnect" option in the…
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RDS Webpage Display Delays
I have built a Windows Server 2012 with RDS for testing purposes.
When logged on as any user (Administrator or standard user), opening multiple Internet Explorer (or even Firefox) pages experience a very long delay in loading. What I mean with that…
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No Remote Desktop Serivces Available in Group Policy?
I have a Windows Server 2008 SP 2 Standard domain controller. Attempting to enable RDP on workstations throughout the network using Group Policy. Everything I see says to go to Computer Configuration-->Policies-->Windows Components-->Remote Desktop…
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Windows Server 2012 inside hyper-v licensing
Looking at the licensing options for Windows Server 2012, the standard edition allows me to have two hyper-v instances. Does that mean that I can install Windows Server 2012 on them too?
Since one no longer can run a domain server (AD) and Remote…
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unable to logon to terminal session with any user other than users in administrators group
I have machine with windows server 2008 r2 when i try to log on using account other that is not in administrators group i am uable to logon and get the follwoing error "Your account is configured to prevent you from using this computer"
I have added…
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Is there any way to avoid copying a user's Terminal Server profile upon logoff/logon?
Currently, we have a TS with all user profiles stored locally. We have a DR server, which is synced by robocopying the C:\Users folder and performing manual configuration on the other end to update the links to the profiles (for new users).
This is…
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Windows 2012 redirection of Com Ports for RDP connections
I am running windows 2012 with Remote Desktop Services
How do I get my local windows 7 pc comport to redirected to an application running on the windows 2012 server.
(I have enabled all local devices and resources in the more tab – of local…
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