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-->Virtualization and remote desktops are an important part of your infrastructure and work. And, we recommend that you use Windows built-in Remote Desktop Connection (%windir%system32mstsc.exe) or universal Remote Desktop client instead of Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan).
Original product version: Windows 10 - all editions
Original KB number: 4512838
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We're increasing our investments in virtualization and remote desktops, such as Windows Virtual Desktop and RDS on Microsoft Azure.
RDCMan is a client that is widely used to manage multiple remote desktop connections because it's a convenient option. However, RDCMan has not kept pace with the level of advanced technology that we're pursuing.
Instead, we have two great supported client options: Remote Desktop Connection and Universal Client for Windows 10. These clients offer increased security, and they are a key part of our engineering roadmap moving forward. In the future, you can expect even more capabilities, such as the ability to better manage multiple connections.
How to Use Remote Desktop Connection Manager?
RDCMan works with Microsoft Remote Assistance, pc Anywhere, Microsoft Remote Desktop, Radmin, TeamViewer and more.
Listed below are different ways of how RDCMan can be used:
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Manager Windows 10 Download
- Administrators can use RDCMan to organize connections by groups via top-level hierarchies. In the two-pane interface, connection options comprise of all that the admin can define within a native RDP session. Admins are capable of only importing servers via a text file.
- RDCMan is considered to be only useful for RDP connections. This is because it is perfect for administrators in Windows-only deployments who desire to have a remote desktop management tool that exclusively focus on RDP.
- RDCMan is considered to be particularly useful for testers, systems administrators, developers, and lab managers work with server labs, groups of computers, or large server farms, such as automated check-in systems and data centers, where regular access to each machine is essential. The potential to consolidate multiple RDP connections into a single window decreases desktop clutter.
- With Windows 10, it is only possible for pro users to grant access to their computers. The users will have to follow the following process:
- Open File Explorer
- Right-click This PC
- Select Properties, Remote Settings
- Select Allow remote connections to this computer
- Turn off Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication.