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Im trying to use RDP and save my credentials in a file so I dont have to entire it each time I connect.

I remember doing it before and it involved changing a group policy setting. What exactly do I need to change in Group Policy within Windows 7 in the host & client machines to accomplish this?

Thanks,

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Open the Group Policy editor (Start > Run > gpedit.msc) and navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Connection Client

For value Do not allow passwords to be saved, change to Disabled.

When connecting to a machine in Remote Desktop Connector, expand the Options panel and confirm that Allow me to save credentials is checked.

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Thanks Neil - I actually found a more comprehensive solution linked on my own answer. – barfoon May 12 '10 at 12:39
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Actually found a link that solved this problem:

http://www.perceptible.net/post/2009/02/03/How-To-Enable-Use-of-Saved-Credentials-with-Remote-Desktop-to-Almost-Fully-Authenticated-Machines.aspx

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+1 As it is links to a very comprehensive answer. This is the kind of answer that should be redone on SuperUser. It is, after all, supposed to be a cross between a forum and a Wiki – Ian Boyd Sep 9 '10 at 17:06
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I actually found some other answers as well and documented more links to resources on my blog: http://barfoon.ca/2010/09/allow-saving-of-remote-desktop-credentials-on-windows-7/

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