Remote Desktop Connection Shortcut - Create for Specific Computer

    Remote Desktop Connection Shortcut - Create for Specific Computer

    Remote Desktop Connection Shortcut - Create for Specific Computer

    How to Create a "Remote Desktop Connection" Shortcut to a Specific Computer
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    How to Create a "Remote Desktop Connection" Shortcut to a Specific Computer

       Information
    This tutorial will show you how to create a custom Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) shortcut that opens a RDC to a specific computer in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

       Note
    While all editions of Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 can be a remote desktop client...
    • Only the Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions can host a remote desktop connection.
    • Only the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions can host a remote desktop connection.
    • Only the Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise editions can host a remote desktop connection.
       Warning
    The computer that you want to make a Remote Desktop Connection to must be set to allow to have a Remote Desktop Connection made to it, or you will not be able to.


    EXAMPLE: Remote Desktop Connection Shortcut to Specific Computer
    NOTE: You will see the normal RDC log in screens below when you use this shortcut.
    Remote Desktop Connection Shortcut - Create for Specific Computer-rdp.jpgRemote Desktop Connection Shortcut - Create for Specific Computer-log-.jpg



    Here's How:
    1. Right click on a empty area on desktop, and click on New and Shortcut.

    2. Type the location below into the location area, and click on the Next button. (see screenshot below)
    NOTE: Substitute ComputerName or IP.Address in the command below with the actual computer name or IP address of the computer that you want to make a RDC to.
    mstsc.exe /v:ComputerName

    OR

    mstsc.exe /v:IP.Address

    Remote Desktop Connection Shortcut - Create for Specific Computer-step1.jpg
    3. Type ComputerName RDC (ex: Brink-PC RDC) or IP.Address RDC (ex: 192.164.0.111 RDC) for the name to help you know what computer the RDC connection is to, and click on the Finish button. (see screenshot below)
    NOTE: You can name this anything you would like though.
    Remote Desktop Connection Shortcut - Create for Specific Computer-step2.jpg
    4. In Windows 7 or Vista, you can now Pin to Taskbar or Pin to Start Menu, add to Quick Launch, assign a keyboard shortcut to it, or move this shortcut to where you like for easy use.

    5. In Windows 8, you can Pin to Taskbar on desktop, Pin to Start screen, add to Quick Launch, assign a keyboard shortcut to it, or move this shortcut to where you like for easy use.
    That's it,
    Shawn






  1. Posts : 2
    Win 7 pro 64
       #1

    password


    It's not really much use if you can't "hot key" the password.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    You should be able to check the Remember my credentials box when you log in to have it saved.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 2
    Win 7 pro 64
       #3

    Server does not allow it.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 48
    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional x64
       #4

    You could really just use something like Chrome Remote Desktop or Avast! Desktop Connect. They are much simpler and only need a code to generate and use to connect.
      My Computer


 

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