Policy
Turn on Remote Desktop IP Virtualization
Windows 11 25H2
Policy overview
Key metadata and intent for this policy.
Supported OS tags: WindowsServer2008
This policy setting specifies whether Remote Desktop IP Virtualization is turned on. By default, Remote Desktop IP Virtualization is turned off. If you enable this policy setting, Remote Desktop IP Virtualization is turned on. You can select the mode in which this setting is applied. If you are using Per Program mode, you must enter a list of programs to use virtual IP addresses. List each program on a separate line (do not enter any blank lines between programs). For example: explorer.exe mstsc.exe If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Remote Desktop IP Virtualization is turned off.
Registry values
How enabled and disabled states update the registry.
| Registry location | Type | Enabled value | Disabled value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\TSAppSrv\VirtualIP\EnableVirtualIP | REG_DWORD | 1 | 0 |
Policy elements
Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.
| Element | Type | Registry mapping | Constraints & behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
Assign virtual IP addresses to these programs: ID TS_ENABLE_IP_VIRTUALIZATION_EDIT | list | HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\TSAppSrv\VirtualIP\PerApp Type REG_MULTI_SZ | None |
Turn on Remote Desktop IP Virtualization mode: ID TS_ENABLE_IP_VIRTUALIZATION | enum | HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\TSAppSrv\VirtualIP\VirtualMode Type REG_DWORD | Options: Per Program (1), Per Session (0) |
Other policies in this category
Explore related policies at the same level.
- ComputerDo not use Remote Desktop Session Host server IP address when virtual IP address is not availableAt least Windows Server 2008 R2
- ComputerSelect the network adapter to be used for Remote Desktop IP VirtualizationAt least Windows Server 2008 R2
- ComputerTurn off Windows Installer RDS CompatibilityAt least Windows Server 2008 R2