How to launch RemoteApp using MSTSC in newer versions of Windows (For testing only)

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Sometimes, you may need to compare the behavior between RAS and native RDP. 

Follow the below instructions in order to test RemoteApp mirroring via MSTSC client. Strings below include .rdp file settings required to run a remote app session.

1. Open Notepad and create a text file with the following:

full address:s:server.yourdomain.com

remoteapplicationmode:i:1

disableremoteappcapscheck:i:1

alternate shell:s:rdpinit.exe

prompt for credentials on client:i:1

remoteapplicationname:s:Notepad

remoteapplicationprogram:s:C:\Windows\system32\notepad.exe

remoteapplicationcmdline:s:

redirectclipboard:i:1

redirectposdevices:i:0

redirectprinters:i:1

redirectcomports:i:1

redirectsmartcards:i:1

devicestoredirect:s:*

drivestoredirect:s:*

redirectdrives:i:1

session bpp:i:32

span monitors:i:1

use multimon:i:1

allow font smoothing:i:1

2. You need to customize the following settings in the file:
-full address – The network name of your Server, Remote PC host or VDI host.
-remoteapplicationname – The name of the application on the remote host
-remoteapplicationprogram – The path to the application on the remote host
-remoteapplicationcmdline – Command line options for the executable; this is optional

3. Save the file as a .rdp file. Example below:

4. Because your .rdp file is not digitally signed, you may receive an unknown publisher warning. In the event you do, click the Connect button.

 

5. Next, you’ll get the RemoteApp connection window. Enter your username and password and your application will run.

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