I am unable to copy and paste between my desktop a remote desktop session even though Clipboard is enable under local resources in the Mstsc.exe
I'm on a Windows XP SP3 connected to Server 2003.
Remote Desktop – Can’t Copy Paste Between Desktop and Remote Desktop
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There is no way to do what you want using RDP. Clipboard support is handled through a side channel in the RDP stream and requires support from the remote end. In Microsoft's RDP implementation, that support is provided by the usermode rdpclip.exe process, which is started by winlogon.exe - obviously only once you're already logged in. splattne's answer is the only way to do it.
You could try to find (or write :D) an alternative RDP client which does what you want, but AFAIK there is none available at the moment.
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Best Answer
When you run
mstsc.exe(the client), go into options and go to the Local Resources tab. Ensure "Clipboard" is selected in the "Local devices and resources" group.If you have a pre-defined
.rpdfile, right click to edit and get the options, then ensure you save the file to persist any updates.Also check that clipboard integration is not disabled on the server. I'm not sure that a normal user can check this, but with suitable rights it is easy. On the server in Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration (or Terminal Services ... on older Windows versions) select properties for the connection and the Client Settings tab allows various client integration functions to be disabled (checking the checkbox disables the feature).
EDIT: Thanks to @Sergy for reminding me that clipboard integration can also be disabled on the server.