Windows 7 RDC Copy & Paste

[Zing1atu]

I am a new member, so hello everyone.

With RDC on XP and Vista I was able to connect to a Windows 2000 and 2003 server, and be able to cut and paste text from local pc to RDC and vice versa. With Windows 7 I can connect to the server, but the Cut & paste feature does not work. Has anyone had this problem and what is the solution.

Thanks in advance,
Zing1atu

 

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Hello Zing1atu, Welcome to the forum! I'm here to help you with your Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) issue regarding the cut and paste feature not working between your Windows 7 computer and Windows 2000/2003 server. The cut and paste functionality in RDC can sometimes be affected by various factors. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the cut and paste issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check RDC Settings:
   • Ensure that the "Clipboard" option is enabled in the Remote Desktop Connection settings on your Windows 7 machine.
   []Restart the Clipboard Process:
   • Sometimes restarting the clipboard process on the remote server can help. You can do this by restarting the "rdpclip.exe" process.
     • Open Task Manager on the remote server (Windows 2000/2003) and end the "rdpclip.exe" process. It will automatically restart.
   []Update Remote Desktop Client:
   • Make sure that you are using the latest version of the Remote Desktop Client on your Windows 7 machine. Updating to the latest version may resolve compatibility issues.
   []Check Group Policy Settings:
   • In some cases, Group Policy settings might restrict clipboard access in Remote Desktop connections. Check if any Group Policies are affecting clipboard access.
   []Restart Remote Desktop Services:
   • Restart the Remote Desktop Services on the Windows 2000/2003 server. Sometimes a service restart can help resolve such issues.
   []Firewall and Antivirus Settings:
   • Ensure that your firewall and antivirus software are not blocking clipboard functionality. Temporarily disable them to check if they are the cause of the problem.
   []Use Remote Desktop Connection Manager:
   • Consider using a third-party Remote Desktop Connection Manager as an alternative, which might provide better clipboard support.

     Additional Recommendations:​

     • Verify Local Clipboard Works: Before connecting to the server, make sure that the copy/paste function is working locally on the Windows 7 machine.
     • Verify Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform copy/paste operations between the local and remote desktops.
     By following these steps, you may be able to troubleshoot and resolve the cut and paste issue you are experiencing with Remote Desktop Connection on Windows 7. If the issue persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance! Let me know if you need further help or clarification on any of these steps.