Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) allows users to access a desktop environment on a remote computer over the network.
Questions tagged [rdp]
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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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Alternative to Remmina
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 Performance is also not very well which is really…

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Remote access Via HTTPS instead of RDP?
I'd like to be able to create a Ubuntu VM which will allow access to the desktop via a web portal so i can access the machine from any web browser enabled machine.
The typical use would be to allow me to securely use my home internet in the…

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RDP like tool on Ubuntu
Just migrated from Windows to Linux. Now I'm on Ubuntu 14.04 x64.
My work requires to manage multiple servers with Windows on board, so I create many RDP connections.
Often I need to connect to PC placed in my workplace from Windows PC at home. When…

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Ubuntu 22.04 can't accept RDP connecting from clients except mstsc.exe
Environment:
Remote OS: Ubuntu 22.04.02 GNOME
Client OS: Windows 10
Ubuntu /var/log/syslog as follows:
Connecting from RDP client of MobaXterm, log:
May 20 16:54:38 bc gnome-remote-desktop-daemon[952]: [16:54:38:934] [952:18610]…

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RDP not working with Aetheros AR9565 [168c:0036] (rev01) wifi card in Ubuntu 15:04
I have a notebook Acer Aspire E11 E3-112-C4NE, having an Aetheros AR9565 [168c:0036] (rev 01) and I have installed Kubuntu 15.04. On install Kubuntu installs driver ath9k which seems to work properly.
The situation is the following:
Acer notebook…

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Sound Supported Remote Desktop Connection to Ubuntu from Mac OS X
I created Ubuntu server on DigitalOcean and would like to connect to Ubuntu desktop over Remote Desktop Protocol from Macbook Pro to watch movies and listen to music.
I tried VNC server and clients and they work flawlessly except they do not…

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How do I stop the D key from showing desktop
I have setup my ubuntu box so I can use Windows remote desktop to log into it. I was trying to use the terminal and when I tried to type the cd command, it typed the c but the d key minimized the screen. Pressing d again brought the window back. …

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Enable RDP from command line
I'm working remotely via SSH connection and need to use some GUI applications on the remote machine. I do not have an X-Server for X forwarding on my local machine, but a RDP client.
Can I somehow enable RDP via command line?
Usually one would do…

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RDP vs Console session
When I log in with a console session I have the normal standard Ubuntu 22 desktop.
When logging in using RDP (xrdp installed) I get a different desktop experience.
How do I get the standard console style desktop over RDP ?
EDIT: When trying the…

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How can I access hosted RDP on Ubuntu 15.10
I use my Ubuntu 15.10 laptop for work and need to access a remote computer.
Previously, I entered the IP, Domain and Password in Remmina and it just worked.
Now we have a "hosted" solution where I log into an account on a webpage and then download…

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What is the difference between libfreerdp-dev and freerdp-x11?
What is the difference between libfreerdp-dev and freerdp-x11?
Does installing libfreerdp-dev also install RDP server? What is xrdp?
I need to install RDP server but don't know which is what.

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Ubuntu server remote desktop blank screen
I have a (PC) server running Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS
Things were running fine until I removed (complete uninstall) OpenBox and Lightweight LXDE for trying other desktops. Now the server boots fine but shows no log screen and among the messages at boot…

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RDP Ubuntu Not Working
I'm trying to RDP to a Ubuntu VM from a Windows PC. However I get the error:
I've installed xrdp and made sure it was running as well as let port 3389 through the firewall. I've also tried disabling the firewall, but nothing has worked so…

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xfreerdp multimon not working on dual screen Client
I have a strange probleme with xfrreerdp. I got a rdp-Machine and a client. both are running on ubuntu and got dual screen setup.
if I do a (executed on the left screen):
xfreerdp /monitors:0 /multimon /v:192.168.1.x
RDP-Session start on my left…

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