Yeah, it works, but to be brutally honest, it’s not really worth the effort, control’s are counter intuitive, icons with no indication of what they do, and an oh so ugly interface and the display rendering almost unreadable. It’s back to Windows for me.
Thanks! It worked for me to remote into my computer at work. Only thing I do not like, is I cannot use multiple screens like I can in Windows Remote Desktop. I will need to find another application to remote in. With Windows RD, I am able to use my laptop screen as well as two additional external screens. Each screen showing their own content. Do you have any suggestions for Linux apps that can do this?
Good article. Additionally, you can also easily connect to a Windows PC from Ubuntu using tools like on premise R-HUB remote support servers. It works on all platforms.
How ti do if the firewall of the LAN where Is connceted the server requier an authentication certificate? I got it, how to install It in the xubuntu client?
To solve this problem, I reinstalled with the latest Remmina client (with all it’s dependencies). See this URL and follow the steps: https://github.com/FreeRDP/Remmina/wiki
Thanks you. This helped me out immensely. There are so many tips on connecting to the Ubuntu servers and so few on connecting to an Azure WIN server!
It turned out that I already had the REMMINA app on by Ubuntu box and didnt’t know it.
There was angst at first as I followed the instructions and could get no connection even though I had no problem connecting from a WIN7 box. Sane URL, etc.
The thing to do is open the .rdp file that the Azure portal provides. Download that then rename it as a .txt file and open it with a text editor. In my case it provided the URL with a specific port.
“full address:s:xxxxxxx.yyyyy.net:63716
prompt for credentials:i:1”
The x and y are my edits for privacy..
So for the address I entered
xxxxxxx.yyyyy.net:63716
Then the biggie that made it connect was leaving the username and password blank since the .RDP file had a
prompt for credentials:i:1
I placed the domain name into the REMMINA box whilst leaving username and password blank.
BAM! I got a hit with a credentials box to enter username and password then a big Azure WIN server box popped right up.
I am trying to connect with remmina on rdp. I can connect with vnc but that is insecure. I am going from xubuntu 14.04 over wan to a specific windows 7 computers. I have access to all routers and computer settings. I don’t see a way to set a specific port in windows 7 for remmina. I have several to do. Open ssh is installed on all but can’t ssh either.
Thanks its working. But the certificate mentioned is not received and the profile is not getting saved in the client. So every time I have to edit the connection profile..
RDP plugin is separate for Remmina. Search Remmina in Software Manager and download plugin, then you need to restart the computer for plugin to take effect. Then open Remmina and RDP should now be a connection option.
I am getting this error while connecting my Windows 7 laptop,
“unable to connect to rdp server”
also in my laptop it is not finding my ubuntu machine, all are in same LAN
At first, didn’t work in Mint 17.1 (64-bit). Ran across a comment saying the “RDP plugin” had to be installed first; so I uninstalled it all, installed the RDP plugin and it worked immediately. Simply installing the plugin caused everything else needed to install, apparently in the proper order. Works great now.
If you cannot connect to RDp server form ubuntu to windows7, maybe you need change a setting in windows7
Remote Settings –> remote –> Allow connection from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)
Hi everyone:-)
I’ve tried both clients with no luck. I cant see the server. The PC i want to connect to is located as 192.168.0.1 on a router that is wired to the main router where i’m connected via wifi. it’s inside LAN but i can’t find it?
Any ideas about how to fix that?
The PC is on a “different” LAN and hence shouldn’t be open to access via main router’s LAN.
Open the port for the PC, “on the router” it connects to, and give access permissions to that PC (enabling access to that PC from outside the LAN). Now from your client machine, use the address:port like, for example, 66.151.189.213:45123 and user_credentials to RDP into the PC
How are we supposed to know what the “User Name” is? It looks like you’re typing an email address to me. And how do you go about obtaining an IP address? I’m aware of “ipconfig”, but I don’t know which address is the one Remmina is looking for.
I am typing an email address because, for this tutorial, I connected to a Windows 8 PC that used a Microsoft account. The username should be the username you use to log in to that Windows PC.
Also, ipconfig returns the IP address of the Windows PC you are trying to connect to. Use the address returned by this command for the PC you want to connect to.
I just tried the above to connect to win7 laptop from my ubuntu desktop, but it does not work! The IP addresses you have used in this tutorial are the internal IPs right?
Nice find, but with so many possibilities, not sure where to go. VNC (and now Thin VNC), TeamViewer, TSWeb, etc. Trial and error to see which works best for me I guess.
57 Responses to “Connect to a Windows PC from Ubuntu using Remote Desktop Connection”
I was able to connect to my office pc over cisco anyconnect vpn and RDPL (Remmina Remote Desktop Client)
Yeah, it works, but to be brutally honest, it’s not really worth the effort, control’s are counter intuitive, icons with no indication of what they do, and an oh so ugly interface and the display rendering almost unreadable. It’s back to Windows for me.
Thanks for give me Quick Guide for Ubuntu Remote to Window OS
This worked great, thanks 😉
Thanks
This article helped me connect in no time at all.
I used DYNU to configure dynamic IP address.
Any chances to get RD gateway setings in client?
Thanks! It worked for me to remote into my computer at work. Only thing I do not like, is I cannot use multiple screens like I can in Windows Remote Desktop. I will need to find another application to remote in. With Windows RD, I am able to use my laptop screen as well as two additional external screens. Each screen showing their own content. Do you have any suggestions for Linux apps that can do this?
“Unable to connect to RDP Server”
yes it works flawlessly, thank you for your help
It worked like a charm. Thanks
I use Check Point’s Linux SNX to connect to my enterprises VPN and then Remmina to access my WIndows 10 workstation. It works fine.
That was really helpful
Good article. Additionally, you can also easily connect to a Windows PC from Ubuntu using tools like on premise R-HUB remote support servers. It works on all platforms.
How ti do if the firewall of the LAN where Is connceted the server requier an authentication certificate? I got it, how to install It in the xubuntu client?
Why don’t you use NoMachine? Much more straightforward.
Installing proprietary software on both systems is more straight forward?
Really helpful! Thanks!
Thanx Bro.
You are welcome. 😉
I have an error “Unable to connect to RDP server 192.168.0.6”.
To solve this problem, I reinstalled with the latest Remmina client (with all it’s dependencies). See this URL and follow the steps: https://github.com/FreeRDP/Remmina/wiki
Thanks, This works great.
Thanks you. This helped me out immensely. There are so many tips on connecting to the Ubuntu servers and so few on connecting to an Azure WIN server!
It turned out that I already had the REMMINA app on by Ubuntu box and didnt’t know it.
There was angst at first as I followed the instructions and could get no connection even though I had no problem connecting from a WIN7 box. Sane URL, etc.
The thing to do is open the .rdp file that the Azure portal provides. Download that then rename it as a .txt file and open it with a text editor. In my case it provided the URL with a specific port.
“full address:s:xxxxxxx.yyyyy.net:63716
prompt for credentials:i:1”
The x and y are my edits for privacy..
So for the address I entered
xxxxxxx.yyyyy.net:63716
Then the biggie that made it connect was leaving the username and password blank since the .RDP file had a
prompt for credentials:i:1
I placed the domain name into the REMMINA box whilst leaving username and password blank.
BAM! I got a hit with a credentials box to enter username and password then a big Azure WIN server box popped right up.
Thanks again.
Richard
You have explained brilliantly, but i have faced a issue regarding RDP server Connection. how can i solve it?
Thanks, this really helped me out.
I am trying to connect with remmina on rdp. I can connect with vnc but that is insecure. I am going from xubuntu 14.04 over wan to a specific windows 7 computers. I have access to all routers and computer settings. I don’t see a way to set a specific port in windows 7 for remmina. I have several to do. Open ssh is installed on all but can’t ssh either.
Thanks its working. But the certificate mentioned is not received and the profile is not getting saved in the client. So every time I have to edit the connection profile..
RDP plugin is separate for Remmina. Search Remmina in Software Manager and download plugin, then you need to restart the computer for plugin to take effect. Then open Remmina and RDP should now be a connection option.
I am getting this error while connecting my Windows 7 laptop,
“unable to connect to rdp server”
also in my laptop it is not finding my ubuntu machine, all are in same LAN
At first, didn’t work in Mint 17.1 (64-bit). Ran across a comment saying the “RDP plugin” had to be installed first; so I uninstalled it all, installed the RDP plugin and it worked immediately. Simply installing the plugin caused everything else needed to install, apparently in the proper order. Works great now.
Thank you for the OP of this article, it helped and now I’m using a new app for lubuntu box.
Thx from, Canada he!
Thanks.
that is worked.
that really works…tnx
I tried but i got poor color quality
I managed to fix it , thanx for the post
Thanks for the article, really helped.
If you cannot connect to RDp server form ubuntu to windows7, maybe you need change a setting in windows7
Remote Settings –> remote –> Allow connection from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)
thanks its really very helpful
Hi everyone:-)
I’ve tried both clients with no luck. I cant see the server. The PC i want to connect to is located as 192.168.0.1 on a router that is wired to the main router where i’m connected via wifi. it’s inside LAN but i can’t find it?
Any ideas about how to fix that?
The PC is on a “different” LAN and hence shouldn’t be open to access via main router’s LAN.
Open the port for the PC, “on the router” it connects to, and give access permissions to that PC (enabling access to that PC from outside the LAN). Now from your client machine, use the address:port like, for example, 66.151.189.213:45123 and user_credentials to RDP into the PC
Any other choices besides Remmina as a client?
Remmina sucks. krdc blows Remmina out of the water. Highly recommend krdc. Oh, and your comment captcha sucks, too.
If everything sucks, why bother commenting?
You could use a more constructive attitude and share more details. Why is krdc better? Where can one find krdc? How does it work?
Maybe this has changed… I need to additionally install the RDP plugin for Remmina. Else Remmina will only support ssh connections. Thanks!
How are we supposed to know what the “User Name” is? It looks like you’re typing an email address to me. And how do you go about obtaining an IP address? I’m aware of “ipconfig”, but I don’t know which address is the one Remmina is looking for.
I am typing an email address because, for this tutorial, I connected to a Windows 8 PC that used a Microsoft account. The username should be the username you use to log in to that Windows PC.
Also, ipconfig returns the IP address of the Windows PC you are trying to connect to. Use the address returned by this command for the PC you want to connect to.
did you turn on the allowance of remote desktop on your win8 pc.
Unable to connect to RDP server
Why? I want to see the details
Thank you very very very much…..
echo “I loved this article :)”
thx 🙂
I just tried the above to connect to win7 laptop from my ubuntu desktop, but it does not work! The IP addresses you have used in this tutorial are the internal IPs right?
i tried this and it did not work
Thanks a lot man.
It really Helped.
🙂
Thanks, works great!
Nice find, but with so many possibilities, not sure where to go. VNC (and now Thin VNC), TeamViewer, TSWeb, etc. Trial and error to see which works best for me I guess.
You can use ThinVNC. Here is an article which explains how to do that.
http://hugo-sanoguera.blogspot.com/2010/11/now-i-can-forget-about-logmein.html
Regards,
Hugo