how to copy setup of Remote Desktop for Mac to a new profile ?

Question

Hi,
I have many PCs and Workspaces configured on my actual profile and I need to move to a new profile, and I don't see how to export or copy everything to my new profile.

thank you for you help

Answer 1

Although this question is quite old, I had exactly the same question and could not find an answer. After some digging I found that you need to copy 3 files from this location (replace <username> with your account name):

/Users/<username>/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.rdc.macos/Data/Library/Application Support/com.microsoft.rdc.macos/

In this folder you need to copy the following files:

com.microsoft.rdc.application-data.sqlite
com.microsoft.rdc.application-data.sqlite-shm
com.microsoft.rdc.application-data.sqlite-wal

Apparently these files contain the definitions, the only thing which was not working were the saved credentials. (and that is a good thing imho :))

Maybe not needed for the original topic starter, but it might come in handy for someone else :)

Answer 2

Hi,

Do you want to export the configuration file in RDC to other user profile/device?

You may find interesting answers by reading the description of "Export and import connections" in the following Microsoft articles:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-mac

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Answer 3

Hi,

It required some special settings for migrate User Profile Disks in Remote Desktop Services, please refer to the following Microsoft articles:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/ask-the-performance-team/migrating-user-profile-disks-in-remote-desktop-services/ba-p/375630

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-2000-server/bb726990(v=technet.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN

Import or Export Settings for a Remote Desktop Gateway Server, please refer to the following articles:

https://forsenergy.com/en-us/ts_gateway/html/7d9b8192-42bf-4d62-889f-584648806fc7.htm

Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

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Answer 4

You can export a remote desktop connection definition and use it on a different device. Remote desktops are saved in separate .RDP files.

In the Connection Center, right-click(command + click) the remote desktop connection you wish to export.
Click Export.
Browse to the location where you want to save the remote desktop .RDP file.
Click OK.
Use the following steps to import a remote desktop .RDP file.

In the menu bar, click File > Import.
Browse to the .RDP file.
Click Open.

Answer 5

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