RDPClip is not launching when I use Remote Desktop

Question

When I'm using remote desktop to connect to my PC from my laptop(both running Windows 7 ultimate), RDPClip.exe never gets started. I can run it manually and copy/paste will work just fine, but I have no idea why it won't start automatically.

I've done the usual of making sure the "Drives" checkbox is checked, but other than that I have no idea why it's mad.

Answer 1

Ensure that you're using the latest Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 client update.
Even if you're using the latest version, re-installing the RDP client and rebooting might help.

Verify that rdpclip.exe is in its right place : C:\Windows\System32\rdpclip.exe.

Also verify that the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\Wds\rdpwd contains the right entry for StartupPrograms. It should contain "rdpclip", but you can also try the full path "C:\Windows\System32\rdpclip.exe".

The last-ditch solution, used when no better one is found, is to use a .bat file that contains:

Taskkill.exe /im rdpclip.exe
Rdpclip.exe

Some people even added this script as a startup item, and report that this solved the problem (after reboot).

Answer 2

That's weird. :)

One place to check is the registry key (on the machine you are trying to RDP TO) HKey_Local_Machine\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\Winstations\RDP-Tcp\fDisableClip

Ensure it's set to 0 -- If fDisableClip is set to 1 then rdpclip.exe won't run.

Answer 3

On the remote desktop client click the options button and go to local resources and make sure that the clipboard option is checked before initiating the connection.

Answer 4

try firing Remote desktop Connection with administrative rights.