FIX Copy Paste Not Working In Remote Desktop And Windows 10/11 [Solution]
16FIX Copy Paste Not Working In Remote Desktop And Windows 10/11 [Solution]
If when you are connected via remote desktop to another computer the Copy-Paste commands does not work, continue reading below to fix the problem.
One of the most annoying Windows problems is when the Copy-Paste commands stop working in Remote Desktop Connection. The problem is usually caused by the "rdpclip.exe" process (aka "RDP Clipboard Monitor"), which allows you to copy and paste between your local computer and the remote server to which you are connecting.
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I had a peculiar issue with copying and pasting files from my local computer to a Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop session. I could copy and paste locally, but the option to paste would be grayed out on the Remote Desktop computer. There are several ways to solve this problem depending on what you are trying to copy and paste.
If the Copy-Paste functions are not working in Remote Desktop, continue reading below to fix the problem. Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) application makes it easy to connect remotely to another computer in a different location.
One of the most important features of remote desktop connection is the ability to access files on the remote computer and seamlessly transfer them from one computer to another. However, a common problem that users encounter with RDP is the inability to copy text or files from the local computer and paste them to the remote computer or vice versa.
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.