Policy

Allow .rdp files from unknown publishers

Windows 11 25H2

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Policy overview

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ClassComputer
CategoryWindows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Connection Client
Supported onAt least Windows Vista with Service Pack 1

Supported OS tags: WindowsVista

This policy setting allows you to specify whether users can run unsigned Remote Desktop Protocol (.rdp) files and .rdp files from unknown publishers on the client computer. If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users can run unsigned .rdp files and .rdp files from unknown publishers on the client computer. Before a user starts an RDP session, the user receives a warning message and is asked to confirm whether they want to connect. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot run unsigned .rdp files and .rdp files from unknown publishers on the client computer. If the user tries to start an RDP session, the user receives a message that the publisher has been blocked.

Internal name
TS_CLIENT_ALLOW_UNSIGNED_FILES_2
Policy ID
7ccb4e0cea5c
Elements
0

Registry values

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Registry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled value
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\AllowUnsignedFilesREG_DWORD
1
0

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