Windows

mstsc

SafeRemote Desktop client

mstsc /v:<host>

Launches RDP. /v: sets the target; /admin joins the console session when sessions are full.

Examples

  • mstsc /v:srv01 /adminConnect to the admin session

Syntax

mstsc [/v:host] [/admin] [/w:width /h:height]

Before you run it

Connection only; guard credentials.

Used when you see

Remote Desktop won't connect
4
Reconnect from the client to confirm
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