Microsoft Remote Desktop password
I made mistake- deleted fresh created password on my RDP, but I saved it in the Microsoft Remote Desktop and can login in my RDP. How can I see password in the soft? If I go to the "Preferences"then "User account" I see only only bold points and can't see password.
I use mac os.
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Felixzhao-8358 · Oct 21, 2021 at 07:43 AM
Hello, I also encountered the same problem, how did you solve it in the end?
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ElevenYu-MSFT answered • Nov 12, '20 | Felixzhao-8358 commented • Oct 22, '21
Hi,
Please check if you can find the pathword from below paths:
/Users/$USER/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.rdc.mac/Data/Library/Preferences/com.microsoft.rdc.mac.plist
Applications/Utilities/Keychain Access
For your reference: //apple.stackexchange.com/questions/182209/where-does-microsoft-rdp-8-for-mac-store-its-configuration/182258
Hope the information helps.
Thanks,
Eleven
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OlenMatronov-3552 · Nov 12, 2020 at 06:54 AM
I go to this folder, try to open by Keychain file com.microsoft.rdc.mac.plist but get error.
The content of this object could not be retrieved.
How can I see password?
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OlenMatronov-3552 OlenMatronov-3552 · Nov 12, 2020 at 07:01 AM
Huh find password. Thank you very much, you are my superhero :]
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ElevenYu-MSFT OlenMatronov-3552 · Nov 12, 2020 at 07:05 AM
Glad to hear the password is found finally.
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NathliaGucowski-3086 OlenMatronov-3552 · Apr 09, 2021 at 03:01 PM
How did you find it? I keep getting the same error you mentioned
The content of this object could not be retrieved.
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Show more commentsFelixzhao-8358 OlenMatronov-3552 · Oct 21, 2021 at 07:42 AM
Hello, I also encountered the same problem, how did you solve it in the end?
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DeepakRao-7832 answered • Dec 15, '21
This is what worked for me. I'm on MacOS Mojave [10.14]
Let's say the user account stored in Microsoft Remote Desktop is "sleepycat" and you want to know the password.
Open Keychain Access -> Click "Login" from Keychains [other options would be iCloud, System and System Roots]. Under Category select "All Items" or "Passwords"
On the right pane, search for "sleepycat". Right click -> Copy Password to Clipboard [It may prompt you for your mac credentials]
Paste the copied password on to a text editor to see the password.
Hope this helps.
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Remote Desktop App on macOS Big Sur not working with RDP file [still asking password for rdp]
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recently upgraded to Mac OS Big Sur 11.1, I can not access to my remote machine with rdp file. Normally once I trying to connect to remote machine. I just use rdp file and it will automatically login. But this time it not work. It still asking me the password. Which usually does not have to be used.
Remote Desktop Beta Version 10.5.1 [1848]
Please kindly help advice.
Thanks.
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JennyYan-MSFT answered • Jan 11, '21 | GunaranjanSundararajan-4477 commented • Apr 19, '21
Hi,
1.Have you tried to reboot the mac and reconfigure the .rdp file by exporting and importing again?
2.Instead of using .rdp file, please also try to set up user account and save credentials in rdc for mac.
Go to Preferences, click on the "User Accounts" tab and select the connection that is saved. Enter the password in the Password field where it says "Optional".
Close the window and now you will not be prompted to enter the password again
//remotedesktop.uservoice.com/forums/287834-remote-desktop-client-for-mac/suggestions/39110791-passwords-not-saved-anymore
3.As below thread indicated that the saved credentials should be stored in below path:
/Users/$USER/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.rdc.mac/Data/Library/Preferences/com.microsoft.rdc.mac.plist
Applications/Utilities/Keychain Access
//docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/159746/microsoft-remote-desktop-password.html
//support.apple.com/guide/keychain-access/what-is-keychain-access-kyca1083/mac
Hope this helps and please help to accept as Answer if the response is useful.
Thanks,
Jenny
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SeksitYathakarn-6078 · Jan 11, 2021 at 04:10 AM
Hi JennyYan,
Thank you for your help.
Let me explain more about my case.
RDP file is provide by admin. Which I will not be able to know the password of the remote machine.
If I want to access to remote machine I have to download a new RD Pfile every time. RDP can be used once.
Thanks
Seksit.
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JennyYan-MSFT SeksitYathakarn-6078 · Jan 12, 2021 at 05:43 AM
Hi,
Thanks for the update.
So have you tried to open the .rdp file with remote desktop client running in windows computer?
Or kindly confirm with the admin if anything has been changed in the .rdp files since they were used for once.
When it comes to .rdp file failed to save credentials, it is probably related to the settings configured on the RDSH or the "allow me to save credentials" setting on mstsc [if windows OS].
After we exclude the possible cause with the .rdp file itself, you could report the feedback via the application to the RDC product team and let them check further if it is compatibility issue.
At last, I found there is a new beta version released today which you could have a try.
//install.appcenter.ms/orgs/rdmacios-k2vy/apps/microsoft-remote-desktop-for-mac/distribution_groups/all-users-of-microsoft-remote-desktop-for-mac
Best Regards,
Jenny
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GunaranjanSundararajan-4477 · Apr 19, 2021 at 11:59 AM
Hi
Could you please give your insight for this problem facing issue in RDP client on Apple BigSur , I have provided the screenshot in the below forum thread. Please
//docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/362627/microsoft-rdp-error-code-0x204-in-macbook-pro-m1.html
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How to set up Remote Desktop on Mac
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Microsoft Remote Desktop is used to access remote Windows computers, including physical machines, virtual machines in cloud environments [such as in the Big Data Lab and Cybersecurity Center], and the War Room Virtual Desktop.
Step-by-Step Guide
Install the Remote Desktop Application
- Visit the Apple iTunes Store to download the Microsoft Remote Desktop application:
//apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop-10/id1295203466?m... - Click “View in Mac App Store”.
- Once the App Store opens, click "Get", then click "Install App".
- If prompted, enter your Apple ID and password.
- Click "Open" once the installation finishes.
Use the Remote Desktop Application to Connect to RDS
- Connect to the University VPN.
A connection to the University VPN is required to access RDS. - Open a web browser and go to the following URL:
//rds.college.columbia.edu - Enter the credentials as follows:
Domain\user name: COLLEGE\UNI
Note: You must include “COLLEGE\” before entering your UNI as in the image below.
Password: Your domain password, which you use to log on to your computer - Click the CCIT Remote Desktop Services icon
- Open the Remote Desktop Connection file with extension .rdp that is downloaded to your computer and re-enter your credentials on the window that appears:
Common Issues
Remote Desktop Connection instead of Microsoft Remote Desktop
If the downloaded .rdp file opens in a program called "Remote Desktop Connection" instead of "Microsoft Remote Desktop", it will look like the following:
If this occurs, locate the downloaded .rdp file in your Downloads folder:
Right click the .rdp file and select "Get Info":
In the window that opens, expand the “Open with:” tab, select "Microsoft Remote Desktop" from the drop-down menu, and click “Change All…”:
Double-clicking on the .rdp file in your Downloads folder should now take you to the correct login screen.
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