Creates connections to terminal servers or other remote computers, edits an existing Remote Desktop Connection (.rdp) configuration file, and migrates legacy connection files that were created with Client Connection Manager to new .rdp connection files.
For examples of how to use this command, see Examples.
Syntax
mstsc.exe [<Connection File>] [/v:<Server>[:<Port>]] [/admin] [/f] [/w:<Width> /h:<Height>] [/public] [/span] mstsc.exe /edit <Connection File> mstsc.exe /migrate
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
|
<Connection File> |
Specifies the name of an .rdp file for the connection. |
|
/v:<Server[:<Port>] |
Specifies the remote computer and, optionally, the port number to which you want to connect. |
|
/admin |
Connects you to a session for administering the server. |
|
/f |
Starts Remote Desktop Connection in full-screen mode. |
|
/w:<Width> |
Specifies the width of the Remote Desktop window. |
|
/h:<Height> |
Specifies the height of the Remote Desktop window. |
|
/public |
Runs Remote Desktop in public mode. In public mode, passwords and bitmaps are not cached. |
|
/span |
Matches the Remote Desktop width and height with the local virtual desktop, spanning across multiple monitors if necessary. |
|
/edit <Connection File> |
Opens the specified .rdp file for editing. |
|
/migrate |
Migrates legacy connection files that were created with Client Connection Manager to new .rdp connection files. |
|
/? |
Displays help at the command prompt. |
Remarks
- Default.rdp is stored for each user as a hidden file in the
user's Documents folder. User created .rdp files are saved by
default in the user's Documents folder but can be saved
anywhere.
- To span across monitors, the monitors must use the same
resolution and must be aligned horizontally (that is, side by
side). There is currently no support for spanning multiple monitors
vertically on the client system.
Examples
- To connect to a session in full-screen mode, type:
mstsc /f
- To open a file called filename.rdp for editing, type:
mstsc /edit filename.rdp