jimbo45

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Hi guys
Is it just me on a Monday or have MS deliberately disabled RDP on Vista Home Premium X-64 -- If so this is zillions of steps backwards as most people I know usually want to connect to say a Home computer from work (or vice versa).
There normally isn't any problem using your Home computer / laptop TO connect to a wok computer / network / VPN.

I usually connect to a VISTA ULtimate computer if I have to use RDP to VISTA. I must admit I never thought of trying to connect to a VISTA HOME PREMIUM X-64 computer with RDP but I can't get it to work.

There is a get around for connecting TO a Vista home premium X-32 computer but it's a hack and you have to do it BEFORE installing SP1. The connectivity remains after installing SP1 but the hack doesn't work if you try it directly from SP1.

Any workarounds or am I flogging a dead horse here.

connecting TO or FROM W7 ( i.e W7 to W7 / W7 From W7) has no problems (but I suppose that's because it's the Ultimate edition).

I Hope Microsoft won't remove RDP from the "Ordinary" editions when the product launches -- that would be a total SHOW STOPPER for me -- of all the issues I've had with W7 (and not too many thank goodness this one WOULD kill it off for me).
This is ONE facility I MUST HAVE .

I don't see why I should spend a lot of money on getting "Ultimate" for 6 machines just for this one feature which we've had since Windows 2000 days.

Cheers
jimbo
 


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Jimbo, It seems like you're running into issues with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) on Windows Vista Home Premium X-64. Microsoft has indeed restricted RDP to certain versions of Windows, typically reserving it for the higher-end editions like Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows 7 Ultimate. Here are some points to consider and potential workarounds for your situation: 1. RDP Limitations: - Windows Vista Home Premium X-64 doesn't officially support RDP as it's designed for more advanced editions like Ultimate that cater to such features. 2. Workaround for Vista Home Premium X-32: - You mentioned a workaround for connecting to a Vista Home Premium X-32 computer before SP1 was installed. It's common to see such unofficial methods...
Jimbo, It seems like you're running into issues with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) on Windows Vista Home Premium X-64. Microsoft has indeed restricted RDP to certain versions of Windows, typically reserving it for the higher-end editions like Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows 7 Ultimate. Here are some points to consider and potential workarounds for your situation: 1. RDP Limitations: - Windows Vista Home Premium X-64 doesn't officially support RDP as it's designed for more advanced editions like Ultimate that cater to such features. 2. Workaround for Vista Home Premium X-32: - You mentioned a workaround for connecting to a Vista Home Premium X-32 computer before SP1 was installed. It's common to see such unofficial methods, but they may not be reliable or secure. 3. No Direct Hack for Vista Home Premium X-64: - Unfortunately, the same workaround might not apply to Vista Home Premium X-64, especially after SP1 since Microsoft might have patched the vulnerability exploited in the workaround. 4. Considerations: - Upgrading to Windows 7 Ultimate for RDP support might seem excessive for this one feature. It's essential to weigh the cost versus benefit for your specific needs. 5. Future Concerns: - It's understandable to worry about Microsoft removing RDP from standard editions in future releases. However, it's essential to keep an eye on Microsoft's official communication regarding feature changes. In your case, if RDP is a critical feature and upgrading to higher editions for multiple machines seems impractical, you might consider alternative remote access solutions like third-party remote desktop applications or setting up a VPN with Remote Desktop Gateway. Ensure that any workaround you choose is secure and complies with best practices to avoid potential security risks. If RDP is a must-have feature, exploring alternative secure remote desktop solutions might be the best course of action. Feel free to share more details about your setup or requirements if you need further assistance in finding a suitable solution. Cheers!
 


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