?️ How to Fix Your RDP File So It Stops Asking About Printers, Clipboard, etc.

Quick Summary

You only need to edit your RDP file in Notepad and add a few lines.
This tells Windows to trust the file and stop asking which boxes to check every time you connect.

✅ Step‑by‑Step Instructions for End Users

1. Find your RDP file

This is usually on your Desktop or in your Downloads folder.
It will look like:

• Office-Remote.rdp
• Company-Server.rdp
• Remote Desktop.rdp

2. Right‑click the RDP file

Choose:

Open with → Notepad

If you don’t see Notepad, click Choose another app and select it.

3. Scroll to the bottom of the file

Add the following lines exactly as shown:

redirectclipboard:i:1

redirectprinters:i:1

redirectcomports:i:0

redirectsmartcards:i:0

redirectdrives:i:0

redirectposdevices:i:0

redirectwebauthn:i:0

prompt for credentials:i:0

promptcredentialonce:i:1

enablecredsspsupport:i:1

These settings:

• Allow clipboard and printer redirection
• Disable unused devices
• Tell Windows to trust the file
• Stop the new Windows UI from asking you which boxes to check

4. Save the file

Click:

File → Save

Close Notepad.

5. Double‑click the RDP file to connect

You should no longer see the screen asking which resources to allow.

If you still see it, restart your computer once and try again.