Configuring Remote Desktop Settings

Issue Encountered When Using APPMClient for RDP:



Troubleshooting Steps


For Non-Domain (Local) Servers :


1. Disable 'Always Prompt for Password Upon Connection':

  • Open the Group Policy Editor: gpedit.msc.
  • Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Security.
  • Locate the policy: ‘Always prompt for password upon connection’.
  • Set this policy to Disabled.
  • Reboot the server to apply the changes if needed



For Domain-Joined Servers :


1. Check Policy Status using Resultant Set of Policy (RSOP):

  • Run rsop.msc.
  • Navigate to the following paths to check the status of the policies:
  • Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Security > Always prompt for password upon connection.


2. Modify Domain Group Policy:

  • Open the Group Policy Management Console: gpmc.msc.
  • Locate the related policy.
  • Find and set the policy 'Always prompt for password upon connection' to Disabled.


3. Force Group Policy Update:

  • On the domain controller, run the following command to update the policies:
gpupdate /force
  • On the domain-joined server, run the following command to update the policies:
gpupdate /force


Disclaimer:
While these steps aim to resolve common issues, it is essential to verify settings and procedures with official Microsoft documentation and support resources. Policies and configurations may vary based on specific server environments and software versions

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