Discussion:
Remote desktop dialog box
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Bentley
2005-04-05 19:23:03 UTC
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I would like to prohibit users from changing the properties of the RDP
shortcut I create for them. In other words, I do not want them to be able to
change the file path on the Program tab or change the credentials specified
on the General tab. Is there a ini file or something that controls this?
Thanks.
Patrick Rouse
2005-04-06 03:41:01 UTC
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You can have them logon via Remote Desktop Web Connection, or you can deploy
an application publishing program like WTSPortal, Remote Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella.

Using RDWC will not prevent someone from logging on with the full RDP
client. If users only need one application, you can set this application in
the user's account, instead of in an RDP shortcut.

Citrix MetaFrame allows you to restrict users specifically to the the
application you publish. If they try to logon any other way, they get denied.

Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
I would like to prohibit users from changing the properties of the RDP
shortcut I create for them. In other words, I do not want them to be able to
change the file path on the Program tab or change the credentials specified
on the General tab. Is there a ini file or something that controls this?
Thanks.
Bentley
2005-04-06 11:59:05 UTC
Permalink
So there is no ini file that can be edited to gray out the dialog box choices
that you know of?

I was going with the environment tab until I was told the users needed 3
applications.

We have Citrix in another area, but there is no money for that in this
situation. Are any of the other options you mention (WTSPortal, Remote
Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella) free?

I will also look into the web option, but time and a learning curve may be
an issue. Thanks!
Post by Patrick Rouse
You can have them logon via Remote Desktop Web Connection, or you can deploy
an application publishing program like WTSPortal, Remote Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella.
Using RDWC will not prevent someone from logging on with the full RDP
client. If users only need one application, you can set this application in
the user's account, instead of in an RDP shortcut.
Citrix MetaFrame allows you to restrict users specifically to the the
application you publish. If they try to logon any other way, they get denied.
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
I would like to prohibit users from changing the properties of the RDP
shortcut I create for them. In other words, I do not want them to be able to
change the file path on the Program tab or change the credentials specified
on the General tab. Is there a ini file or something that controls this?
Thanks.
Patrick Rouse
2005-04-06 15:15:03 UTC
Permalink
Remote Application Center is absolutely free, and WTSPortal is really
inexpensive (I think around $350).

http://www.workthin.com/tsao.htm

Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
So there is no ini file that can be edited to gray out the dialog box choices
that you know of?
I was going with the environment tab until I was told the users needed 3
applications.
We have Citrix in another area, but there is no money for that in this
situation. Are any of the other options you mention (WTSPortal, Remote
Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella) free?
I will also look into the web option, but time and a learning curve may be
an issue. Thanks!
Post by Patrick Rouse
You can have them logon via Remote Desktop Web Connection, or you can deploy
an application publishing program like WTSPortal, Remote Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella.
Using RDWC will not prevent someone from logging on with the full RDP
client. If users only need one application, you can set this application in
the user's account, instead of in an RDP shortcut.
Citrix MetaFrame allows you to restrict users specifically to the the
application you publish. If they try to logon any other way, they get denied.
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
I would like to prohibit users from changing the properties of the RDP
shortcut I create for them. In other words, I do not want them to be able to
change the file path on the Program tab or change the credentials specified
on the General tab. Is there a ini file or something that controls this?
Thanks.
Bentley
2005-04-06 18:45:05 UTC
Permalink
I am testing the RAC and so far it looks like exactly what I need. Thanks
for your help!
Post by Patrick Rouse
Remote Application Center is absolutely free, and WTSPortal is really
inexpensive (I think around $350).
http://www.workthin.com/tsao.htm
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
So there is no ini file that can be edited to gray out the dialog box choices
that you know of?
I was going with the environment tab until I was told the users needed 3
applications.
We have Citrix in another area, but there is no money for that in this
situation. Are any of the other options you mention (WTSPortal, Remote
Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella) free?
I will also look into the web option, but time and a learning curve may be
an issue. Thanks!
Post by Patrick Rouse
You can have them logon via Remote Desktop Web Connection, or you can deploy
an application publishing program like WTSPortal, Remote Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella.
Using RDWC will not prevent someone from logging on with the full RDP
client. If users only need one application, you can set this application in
the user's account, instead of in an RDP shortcut.
Citrix MetaFrame allows you to restrict users specifically to the the
application you publish. If they try to logon any other way, they get denied.
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
I would like to prohibit users from changing the properties of the RDP
shortcut I create for them. In other words, I do not want them to be able to
change the file path on the Program tab or change the credentials specified
on the General tab. Is there a ini file or something that controls this?
Thanks.
Patrick Rouse
2005-04-06 18:51:02 UTC
Permalink
Cool. If you want to make some screenshots we can post them on the Internet
so others can see what you can do for $0.00. I can either put them on my
site, or I can link to yours if you have one. I'd be happy to credit you
with the work.

It's be niche to show people a visual of what it looks like. You may
contact me via my website, if you wish. If you don't want to , that's fine
too.

Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
I am testing the RAC and so far it looks like exactly what I need. Thanks
for your help!
Post by Patrick Rouse
Remote Application Center is absolutely free, and WTSPortal is really
inexpensive (I think around $350).
http://www.workthin.com/tsao.htm
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
So there is no ini file that can be edited to gray out the dialog box choices
that you know of?
I was going with the environment tab until I was told the users needed 3
applications.
We have Citrix in another area, but there is no money for that in this
situation. Are any of the other options you mention (WTSPortal, Remote
Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella) free?
I will also look into the web option, but time and a learning curve may be
an issue. Thanks!
Post by Patrick Rouse
You can have them logon via Remote Desktop Web Connection, or you can deploy
an application publishing program like WTSPortal, Remote Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella.
Using RDWC will not prevent someone from logging on with the full RDP
client. If users only need one application, you can set this application in
the user's account, instead of in an RDP shortcut.
Citrix MetaFrame allows you to restrict users specifically to the the
application you publish. If they try to logon any other way, they get denied.
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
I would like to prohibit users from changing the properties of the RDP
shortcut I create for them. In other words, I do not want them to be able to
change the file path on the Program tab or change the credentials specified
on the General tab. Is there a ini file or something that controls this?
Thanks.
Bentley
2005-04-06 20:37:03 UTC
Permalink
I'd be glad to work something up. Just let me know where to send it.
Post by Patrick Rouse
Cool. If you want to make some screenshots we can post them on the Internet
so others can see what you can do for $0.00. I can either put them on my
site, or I can link to yours if you have one. I'd be happy to credit you
with the work.
It's be niche to show people a visual of what it looks like. You may
contact me via my website, if you wish. If you don't want to , that's fine
too.
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
I am testing the RAC and so far it looks like exactly what I need. Thanks
for your help!
Post by Patrick Rouse
Remote Application Center is absolutely free, and WTSPortal is really
inexpensive (I think around $350).
http://www.workthin.com/tsao.htm
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
So there is no ini file that can be edited to gray out the dialog box choices
that you know of?
I was going with the environment tab until I was told the users needed 3
applications.
We have Citrix in another area, but there is no money for that in this
situation. Are any of the other options you mention (WTSPortal, Remote
Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella) free?
I will also look into the web option, but time and a learning curve may be
an issue. Thanks!
Post by Patrick Rouse
You can have them logon via Remote Desktop Web Connection, or you can deploy
an application publishing program like WTSPortal, Remote Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella.
Using RDWC will not prevent someone from logging on with the full RDP
client. If users only need one application, you can set this application in
the user's account, instead of in an RDP shortcut.
Citrix MetaFrame allows you to restrict users specifically to the the
application you publish. If they try to logon any other way, they get denied.
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
I would like to prohibit users from changing the properties of the RDP
shortcut I create for them. In other words, I do not want them to be able to
change the file path on the Program tab or change the credentials specified
on the General tab. Is there a ini file or something that controls this?
Thanks.
Patrick Rouse
2005-04-06 21:27:02 UTC
Permalink
patrickAtWorkthinDotCom
Post by Bentley
I'd be glad to work something up. Just let me know where to send it.
Post by Patrick Rouse
Cool. If you want to make some screenshots we can post them on the Internet
so others can see what you can do for $0.00. I can either put them on my
site, or I can link to yours if you have one. I'd be happy to credit you
with the work.
It's be niche to show people a visual of what it looks like. You may
contact me via my website, if you wish. If you don't want to , that's fine
too.
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
I am testing the RAC and so far it looks like exactly what I need. Thanks
for your help!
Post by Patrick Rouse
Remote Application Center is absolutely free, and WTSPortal is really
inexpensive (I think around $350).
http://www.workthin.com/tsao.htm
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
So there is no ini file that can be edited to gray out the dialog box choices
that you know of?
I was going with the environment tab until I was told the users needed 3
applications.
We have Citrix in another area, but there is no money for that in this
situation. Are any of the other options you mention (WTSPortal, Remote
Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella) free?
I will also look into the web option, but time and a learning curve may be
an issue. Thanks!
Post by Patrick Rouse
You can have them logon via Remote Desktop Web Connection, or you can deploy
an application publishing program like WTSPortal, Remote Application Center,
Citrix, Jetro or Tarantella.
Using RDWC will not prevent someone from logging on with the full RDP
client. If users only need one application, you can set this application in
the user's account, instead of in an RDP shortcut.
Citrix MetaFrame allows you to restrict users specifically to the the
application you publish. If they try to logon any other way, they get denied.
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com
Post by Bentley
I would like to prohibit users from changing the properties of the RDP
shortcut I create for them. In other words, I do not want them to be able to
change the file path on the Program tab or change the credentials specified
on the General tab. Is there a ini file or something that controls this?
Thanks.
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