What is the new alternative for RDMAN 2.7 on Windows 10?
As per the article discussed here:-
//social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/ie/en-US/0868507a-1022-40f2-bdb6-04fbd1987423/remote-desktop-snapins-missing?forum=win10itpronetworking
The Alternative for Remote Desktop Snap in in mmc from W2k8 onwards was RDMAN 2.7. However, looks like MS has now disabled that due to a security flaw in May this year. So what's the new alternative then? I'm mostly looking for a solution which is applicable for Windows 10 Machines.
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ElevenYu-MSFT · Aug 12, 2020 at 03:10 AM
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ElevenYu-MSFT · Aug 21, 2020 at 02:08 AM
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ShaneYoder-4125 · Sep 08, 2020 at 02:53 PM
mRemoteNG is the closest free app I've found, but there are other free and paid options available.
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TKujala answered • Aug 9, '20
Hi @ArunavaDey-2302,
You are right. Remote Destop Connection Manager 2.7 is no longer supported.
Microsoft recommends to MSTSC or universal Remote Desktop client instead of RDMan in Windows 10.
//support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4512838/use-mstsc-or-universal-remote-desktop-client-instead-of-rdman
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ElevenYu-MSFT answered • Aug 10, '20 | KgstrmMattias-3890 published • Jun 23, '21
Hi,
Now, the only alternative is Remote Desktop client.
Remote Desktop Clients
//docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-clients
But you can still use RDCMAN 2.7 if you do not have much concern on the security flaw. And we can share the application installation link for your if you want.
Meanwhile, if you hope there are same functions as RDCMAN 2.7 in Remote Desktop Clients, you can post your suggestions using below link.
Feedback for Microsoft Remote Desktop Clients
//remotedesktop.uservoice.com/
Hope the information helps.
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JohnReam-2643 · Aug 28, 2020 at 05:44 PM
"alternative is Remote Desktop client."
That is a non answer to OPs question. RDCMan, the keyword being MANAGER, has a very easy-to-use interface for managing and logging into multiple RDS hosts, as multiple users, etc. These features are non-existent in MSTSC and the RD App and to suggest these as an alternative is just wrong and misleading.
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VladislavZubritsky-4689 · Apr 07, 2021 at 12:57 PM
But you can still use RDCMAN 2.7 if you do not have much concern on the security flaw. And we can share the application installation link for your if you want.
@ElevenYu-MSFT Could you do it please?
Not able to find a link to installer anywhere, and RDCMan hasn't been released yet as part of sys internals.
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JeffPatrick-6931 VladislavZubritsky-4689 · May 25, 2021 at 10:21 AM
yes please share the link.
just normal mstsc is not an alternative
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KgstrmMattias-3890 JeffPatrick-6931 · Jun 23, 2021 at 08:44 AM
Installer is avalible from microsoft..
//docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/rdcman
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LeonLaude answered • Jun 23, '21
Hi @ArunavaDey-2302,
Microsoft just released a new version of Remote Desktop Connection Manager, version 2.8:
//docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/rdcman
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southpacific-it answered • Sep 29, '21
I have been using the sysinternals version for a few days. I used previous RDG files and updated passwords as necessary. I am finding that it tends to freeze and needs to be terminated using task manager.
Any input appreciated.
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Pure Capsaicin
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Sep 19, 2020 at 08:49 UTC
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Not really. MSFT says to use MSTSC
//support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4512838/use-mstsc-or-universal-remote-desktop-client-instea...
There are several free alternatives out there: [just two samples]
//mremoteng.org/
//remotedesktopmanager.com/
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Serrano
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Sep 19, 2020 at 12:11 UTC
I use 2 different RDP managers at work one free and the other paid.
mRemoteNG is my personal choice after moving away from the Microsoft RDC manager that I had used for many years. We also ASG Remote desktop in a Citrix desktop, which has a centrally managed SQL database and is AD integrated allowing for personal credentials.
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Mace
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Sep 19, 2020 at 16:38 UTC
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I live inside Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager free all day long. It's fantastic. My evolution to Devolutions was RDCMAN -> mRemoteNG -> Devolutions.
//remotedesktopmanager.com/
The fact that you can "type clipboard" makes all the difference in the world.
For example, you have a 32 char garbage password in a password manager. You are RDP to a server, and from there jumping to another. The inside session screen locks. You can't paste into the password field for an unlock. Ditto if it's an iDrac using Java. Devolutions lets you select "Type Clipboard" and it will send the clipboard over as keystrokes. It also integrates with their password manager, although I haven't tried that as we use a different one.
I have Windows and Linux SSH sessions open side by side in tabs.
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Poblano
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Sep 19, 2020 at 17:17 UTC
Hi
I have a suggestion but not for a RDP solution. Nowadays we facing attacks from the dark web and ransomware s Raas`. So minimize the use of rdp on your network environment as much you can. There is a chance if our PC may hacked and hacker can easily access to the recent servers directory using with saved credentials. Please do not keep any end users network credentials or servers in our PC's.
Better to use file servers with AD environment to reduce the risk of malware's or virus accessibility in end users PC's.
I hope, the abob mentioned helpful for you. Thank you.
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I've been using RDC Manager for many years and tried many other free and paid tools after it was discontinued. Currently, I am using a paid one called Royal TS[X] //www.royalapps.com/ts/win/features on Windows and on macOS and like it. It was something around 60$ for both with a discount. Very happy with it and would recommend trying.
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Pimiento
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Sep 23, 2020 at 00:43 UTC
Thanks to ALL!
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