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Microsoft Remote Desktop, a free application from Microsoft, allows you to use a Mac laptop or desktop to connect to and work from a Windows desktop computer that you have RDP access to in your on-campus office or lab. If you aren't sure whether you have RDP access to a certain machine, feel free to check with ECN via our Trouble Report System:
Put simply, Microsoft Remote Desktop from a laptop or a home computer makes it as if you're sitting at the desk in your office using your computer's keyboard and mouse -- even if you're two buildings, two miles, or two continents away.
By remotely accessing an ECN-supported desktop computer and refraining from storing your Purdue files locally on your laptop or home computer, your data remains safely stored in your home directory on ECN's network servers -- which receive daily backups.
- If you are using 'Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac 2.1.1' and do not want to upgrade to 'Microsoft Remote Desktop', then the following applies. This was tested using OS X 10.10.2 (Yosemite). The problem is on the Windows 8.1 machine. Make the following changes on the Windows.
- I am running Microsoft Remote Desktop 8.0.12 for Mac OSX 10.9.5. I have noticed that the check box to 'Enable folder redirection' is ignored. I edit a remote desktop then unchecked this box, but folder redirection is always mapped when connecting to any remote desktop with this option unchecked.
- If you have a Windows-based laptop or home computer, Microsoft provides Microsoft Remote Desktop for Windows 7, please see Remote Desktop Connection in Windows 7.The instruction on the page you're reading now focus on the MacOS version.
You'll want to follow these instructions on your Mac laptop and/or at-home Mac-- not on the on-campus desktop computer! Before you begin, download and install Microsoft Remote Desktop free via the App Store to your Mac.(Please note you'll need to be running 10.12.6 MacOS Sierra minimally, to run/download this application from the App Store).
Hi, I try to connect Mac mavericks to Windows 8.1 but it does not work. I use on MAC the Microsoft Remote Desktop. I used ipconfig to get the IP of the computer. I also tried the name of the computer. CoRD was a Mac OS X remote desktop client for Microsoft Windows computers using the RDP protocol. It's easy to use, fast, and free for anyone to use or modify. 2020-04-13: This project is defunct. Most people will be happy with Microsoft's clients. I have a little problem with the newest version of 'Microsoft Remote Desktop' on my mac. Os X Microsoft Remote Desktop free download - Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Parallels Desktop for Mac, Canon Remote Capture, and many more programs.
When connecting from off-campus, please make sure to Purdue's VPN (www.webvpn.purdue.edu) first, as seen in step 1.
Who can use Microsoft Remote Desktop?
A remote-controlled computer can be used by only one person at a time. As such, this service is intended for use only by those who do not share the same office computer with other people. A graduate student may use Microsoft Remote Desktop with the permission of their supervisor.
Every ECN-supported Windows PC which will be used remotely must be pre-configured by ECN before this service will work. Please contact us in advance; we will provide you with the value that you'll need in step #3 as well.
Connecting to the Desktop Computer in Your Office
1. Connect to Purdue's Virtual Private Network. When using a computer off-campus, this step is required. Establish a connection to Purdue's Virtual Private Network (https://webvpn.purdue.edu). For a description of this service, please see ITaP's VPN 'Getting Started' page.
2. Launch the Microsoft Remote Desktop application from your Applications folder. The appropriate icon can be seen below:
3. Once the application opens up, you'll need to add your specific machine to the 'My Desktops' list. To do so, click on New. A new dialog will appear. Fill it out as seen below-- making sure to substitute '128.46.xxx.yyy' with the actual IP address of your machine, 'username' for your Purdue Career Account user name, and 'Password' for your account password. Please note though that you will need to type either 'boilerad' or 'ecn'before your user name in order to successfully authenticate to your machine.
NOTE: If using the ECN RemoteAvailability website, please instead use the computer hostname INSTEAD of the IP. you can do this by appending .boilerad.purdue.edu to the selected PC name from a green box.
IMPORTANT
If your computername begins with x- you will use 'boilerad' prior to your username.
If your computername DOES NOT begin with x- you will use 'ecn' prior to your username.
Again, if you do not know your computer's IP, feel free to check with ECN via our Trouble Report System. Once you enter all of the necessary information, click the red circle in the top right corner of the dialog to close it out and save your configuration. You should now see 'Office PC' in your list under 'My Desktops.' Feel free to change the 'Connection name' of your configuration to anything you like. More specific names can be helpful when you need to set up connections to multiple machines on campus.
4. When you double click on your newly created RDP connection ('Office PC'), the following 'Verify Certificate' prompt may appear.
If it does, simply choose 'Continue.' Your Windows screen should then appear to you.
5. When you're ready to disconnect from your Windows machine, you may end the session in one of these ways:
- Click on the Start menu and select 'Disconnect.' This will end the remote session but leave files and programs open and running on your office PC.
- Click on the round red button at the top-left corner of the window. This will end the remote session but leave files and programs open and running on your office PC. If you do not see the Microsoft Remote Desktop application menu bar with the red button, simply hover your mouse at the top of your screen until it appears.
- Click on the Start menu and select 'Log off.' This will close all open files and programs on your office PC and also end the remote session.
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Address book supports moving and copying items via drag'n'drop. Create desktop shortcuts for AnyDesk sessions via drag'n'drop
Address book supports moving and copying items via drag'n'drop. Create desktop shortcuts for AnyDesk sessions via drag'n'drop
'Auto-adapt Resolution' option in Display menu is now supported.
AnyDesk doesn't light up the remote screen when only 'File Manager' feature is used.
Privacy feature availability is now properly reported for older macOS versions.
Error which prevented some customers from accessing Address Book is fixed. Error which prevented some customers from accessing Address Book is fixed.
12 Nov 2020
- Support for new macOS:
Added support for new macOS 11 Big Sur. - Support for new hardware:
Added support for new Apple Silicon hardware. - File manager layout bug:
Fixed issue with File Manager UI layut under certain situations. - Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
7 Oct 2020
- Session recording:
Separated settings for incoming and outgoing automatic session recording. - Security improvement:
Security improved for configurations with AnyDesk service installed. - Remote mouse cursor shape:
Fixed bug when remote mouse cursor has a wrong shape when using specific applications.
22 Sep 2020
- Important - end of support for macOS 10.10 (Yosemite):
Version 6.0.2 is the last to support macOS 10.10 (Yosemite). We strongly recommend upgrading to newer macOS version in order to receive further AnyDesk updates. - Settings improvement:
Improved Settings for Interactive access. - User interface fixes:
Fixed menu actions for File Transfer and VPN sessions. Main window startup position issue fixed. Main window startup position issue fixed. - Screen recording permissions:
Fixed Screen Recording permission detection for Chinese users.
26 Aug 2020
- Improved iOS support:
Support for improved connections to iOS devices. - Speed dial bugfix:
Fixed disabled context menu on Speed Dial items.
6 Aug 2020
- Two-Factor Authentication:
When enabled, an additional dialog will be shown after authentication by password or token, requesting a time-based one-time password provided by a third device. This feature requires an app supporting TOTP. - Wake-on-Lan:
When enabled, devices running AnyDesk that are currently in sleep mode can be woken up by other AnyDesk devices in the same local network. - Speed dial improvement:
Hide individual item groups in Speed Dial. - Keyboard layout:
Fixed bug when keyboard layout does not match to input into Unattended Access password dialog. - Speed dial bugfix:
Fixed issue which prevented renaming of Speed Dial items. - Incorrect online state:
Fixed issue when sleeping mac reported incorrect online state. - Important - support for macOS 10.10 (Yosemite):
We plan to discontinue macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) support soon. We strongly recommend upgrading to newer macOS version.
17 Jul 2020
- VPN connection:
With this mode two PCs can be put into a private network over a secured connection. - Support for 2FA:
Added support for connecting to Two-factor authentication enabled hosts. - TCP tunnel automated action:
Run user script when TCP tunnel is connected. - Installation procedure:
Drag'n'drop to Applications folder installation method is offered by default now (legacy install method is still supported). - New menu option:
Install Anydesk Service menu option added. - Support for macOS Big Sur beta:
Fixed application crash on macOS Big Sur beta. - Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
15 Jun 2020
- Bugfix:
Fixed software update notification.
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10 Jun 2020
Microsoft Remote Desktop Mac
- Address Book view mode:
Thumbnail view mode has been added to Address Book. - Split Full Screen experience:
Split Full Screen experience enabled for Connection Window and Address Book. - Automatic startup:
Option to disable automatic startup of AnyDesk has been added. - Compatibility with mobile devices:
Keyboard input from mobile devices improved. - Connection type icon:
Connection type icon is now displayed correctly. - Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
7 May 2020
- Access Control List:
New feature Access Control List (or white list for incoming connections) is now available. - Multiple sessions:
Added support for multiple session windows. - Address Book:
Address Book improved for better usability. - Privacy permissions:
Improved macOS privacy permissions handling. - Compatibility:
Improved compatibility with 3rd party software. - Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
21 Apr 2020
- Crash bugfix:
Fixed a crash when user account picture is not set.
17 Apr 2020
- TCP Tunnels:
New TCP Tunneling (or Port-Forwrding) feature added. - Address Book new design:
Address Book has been completely redesigned for easier usage. - Start/Stop of session recording:
It is now possible to start/stop recording during the active session. - New information windows:
Added new System Information window and redesigned the About window. - Discovery feature security:
Significantly improved security of Discovery feature. - Accept window security:
Significantly improved security of Accept window. - Power usage improvement:
Optimised power usage for mac laptops. - Improved mouse scrolling:
Mouse scroll sensitivity adjusted. - Remote restart:
Fixed remote restart issue on some configurations. - UI bug fixes:
Fixed Password change UI for unattended access. Fixed Proxy configuration settings UI.
2 Apr 2020
- Error handling:
Improved error handling. - Privacy permissions:
Better macOS privacy permissions handling.
7 Feb 2020
- Enhanced usability:
Host key option allows users to use Right Command key to control the local macOS while connected to remote device. - Improved compatibility with Android devices:
Added support for Home and Back buttons when connected to Android device. - Installer improvement:
Reduced number of user password requests in AnyDesk installer. - AnyDesk remote update:
Fixed issue when user is not able to reconnect after updating AnyDesk remotely. - Custom Client on Yosemite:
Fixed crash on macOS 10.10 Yosemite related to custom AnyDesk configurations. - Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
14 Jan 2020
- File manager:
File Manager upload function fixed. - Reconnect after AnyDesk update:
Fixed issue when user unable to reconnect after installing AnyDesk update. - Connection retry attempt:
Fixed crash on multiple connection retry attempt. - Keyboard input:
Improved keyboard input handling. - Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
11 Dec 2019
- Accept window minimize:
It is now possible to minimize the Accept window into the Dock. - Installation process:
Installation process has been improved. - Recent sessions list:
Fixed display of client name in recent sessions list. - Remove displays:
Fixed indicator of remote displays. - Chat:
Fixed crash on incoming chat message. - Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
4 Dec 2019
- New Privacy feature:
Enabling privacy mode during a session will turn off the monitor on the remote side so the screen content is hidden. - Blocking user input:
Mouse and keyboard input can now blocked for the computer being controlled. - Automatic screen lock:
New option to automatically lock remote screen when session ended. - Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
18 Nov 2019
- Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
5 Nov 2019
- Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
21 Oct 2019
- New features:
Incoming connections are now displayed in the AnyDesk Dock icon - Bugfix:
Fixed issue when user is unable to reconnect to macOS Catalina and Mojave after remote restart. - Fixes:
Fixed couple of small bugs.
10 Oct 2019
- Fixes:
Fixed update function in new version notification and minor bugfixes.
8 Oct 2019
- Fixes:
Fixed crash on macOS 10.15 Catalina for remove keyboard input.
8 Oct 2019
- New features:
Added Discovery feature and better support for macOS 10.15 Catalina - Fixes:
Minor bugfixes
6 Jun 2019
- Redesign:
New user interface design. - Fixes:
Minor bugfixes.
12 Oct 2018
- File manager:
File Manager now available on macOS. - Screenshots:
Screenshots are now stored to the Desktop. - Speed Dial items:
Solved loss of Speed Dial items issue.
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13 Jul 2018
- Enhanced Usability:
Implemented custom context menu for AnyDesk ID (claim alias, show alias/show id, copy address). - Claim Alias now available:
Implemented claim alias feature for macOS, users can now choose an alias. - Keyboard Usability:
During a session, the hotkeys of macOS are disabled locally so they can be transmitted to the remote side. - Incoming file manager session refreshes:
Folder content was not refreshed on the remote side on copying files. The file manager view now refreshes automatically. - Compatibility for file manager session:
Incoming file transfer sessions did not allow to change directory to folders containing a space character. - Usability:
Select and Copy using Command+C now works on the AnyDesk ID. - Keep session alive:
AnyDesk now prevents macOS from going to sleep mode when there is an active session. - Request elevation improved:
Fixed an issue in the request elevation feature.
14 Jun 2018
- Fixed Bug:
In some cases, the installation did not work at the first attempt. This should now always succeed on the first entry of the admin password. - Fixed Bug:
The clipoard did not work when connecting to macOS. The clipboard should now work in any case, including clipboard file transfer. Please click the file button at the top of the AnyDesk window in order to receive files from the clipboard on macOS. - Fixed Bug:
Improved stability. - Fixed Bug:
Removed the warning that the file is downloaded from the internet.
11 Apr 2018
- Address Book:
The macOS version now supports your license’s shared address books. - Session recording and playback:
Implemented recording and playback of sessions. - Connect to the login screen:
The macOS version also runs as a service and supports connections to the login screen, full unattended access, and user switching.
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