Fix Local Resource Redirection Issues in Remote Desktop
Posted by Christopher P., Last modified by Christopher P. on August 03, 2022 05:00 PM
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Sometimes, local resources such as printers or drives that should be redirected to a remote desktop session will not appear even though there is no policy on the server prohibiting the redirection. Please see below for methods on how to fix this issue. Note: If you wish to read text-only instructions, please click here or scroll to the bottom of the page.
Instructions with PicturesStep 1 - Open Remote Desktop
Click the Windows logo ( ), usually on the lower left-hand side of the screen to access the Start menu. If you're using Windows 10, 8.1, or 8: Navigate to Windows Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection If you're using Windows 7: Navigate to All Programs > Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection Step 2 - Open Remote DesktopIf you see Show Options, click on it. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3. Step 3 - Open the Remote Desktop FileFirst click the Open button. Then browse to the remote desktop file, click on it, and then click Open: Step 4 - Open Local ResourcesClick on the Local Resources tab. Step 5 - Disable RedirectionUncheck the boxes for Printers and Clipboard, and then click the More button. Next, uncheck all the boxes for every category and then click OK. Step 6 - Open the General TabClick on the General tab. Step 7 - Save the FileClick Save. Step 8 - Go Back to Local ResourcesClick on the Local Resources tab once again. Step 9 - Enable RedirectionCheck both boxes for both Printers and Clipboard and then click More. Next, check all the boxes for each category and then click OK. Step 10 - Go Back to the General TabClick the General tab once again. Step 11 - Save the FileClick Save. Step 12 - ConnectNow you can click Connect to connect to the Remote Desktop session. Enter your credentials as prompted, and all local resources should properly show up now without issues. Text Instructions Only
Continue as needed to logon to the remote desktop session. If everything is working as intended, the local resources should now be redirected properly.
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