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If you want to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop client instead of FreeRDP, you must enable the Allow Microsoft RDP Client parameter within the Mac OS X. ![]() The release notes don't say much about what is new in this version, and I didn't notice any new features (other than not crashing on Snow Leopard, which is a significant plus). If you ever need to connect to computers running Windows, this 7.8MB download is a good addition to your toolbox. Not all versions of Microsoft Windows support Remote Desktop Connections. For example, Windows XP "Professional" does, but the "Home" does not. Also, even for those versions of Windows which do support it, it is not enabled by default. If your version does not support it, you will need to find a VNC application which has a Windows 'server' and a Mac 'client'.I've managed to connect to the 8.1 preview build 9431 with my Mac Remote Desktop Connection. Make sure the firewall allows the RDP connection (already stated before) Remote desktop connection to a Mac device can be established via the following options: Virtual Network Computing (VNC): VNC is an inbuilt screen sharing feature present in all platforms, that uses RFB (Remote Frame Buffer Protocol) to remotely control another computer.Add the 'Local Computer Policy' snap-in.Change the following two settings from their default (be aware that there might be a reason that MSFT has decided to set them to default. ![]() 'Require user authentication for remote connections by using Network Level Authentications' to 'Disabled' 'Require use of specific for remote desktop (RDP) connections' from 'Default' to 'Enabled', then select 'RDP' in the options pane It might be advisable to revise those settings after a new Mac RDP client has been released)
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