Enable or Disable Always Prompt for Password Upon Remote Desktop Connection to Windows PC [Tutorial]
17Enable or Disable Always Prompt for Password Upon Remote Desktop Connection to Windows PC [Tutorial]
You can use the Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe) or Microsoft Remote Desktop app to connect to and control your Windows PC from a remote device. When you allow remote desktop connections to your PC, you can use another device to connect to your PC and have access to all of your apps, files, and network resources as if you were sitting at your desk.
By default, when a client computer makes a Remote Desktop connection to your computer (host), they are able to save their credentials to then be able to automatically connect to your computer. This can pose a security risk to your computer.
The Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe, RDC, Microsoft Remote Desktop) allows you to connect and control your computer from another device. One small problem is that a user can save their credentials and automatically connect. In this tutorial, we can change the default setting, so the client must enter a password every time they connect.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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By default, when a Windows 11 or Windows 10 client machine successfully establishes a Remote Desktop connection to a host machine, the credentials used are then saved to allow for automatic connection in subsequent connections. connect to your computer – this can pose a security risk to your computer. In this post, we show you how to enable or disable Always Prompt for Password upon Remote Desktop Connection to Windows PC.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.