Allow .rdp files from unknown publishers

Policy ID
TS_CLIENT_ALLOW_UNSIGNED_FILES_2
Scope
Computer Configuration
Supported on
At least Windows Vista with Service Pack 1
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Windows Components › Remote Desktop Services › Remote Desktop Connection Client

Description

This policy setting allows you to specify whether users can run unsigned Remote Desktop Protocol (.rdp) files and .rdp files from unknown publishers on the client computer.

If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, users can run unsigned .rdp files and .rdp files from unknown publishers on the client computer. Before a user starts an RDP session, the user receives a warning message and is asked to confirm whether they want to connect.

If you disable this policy setting, users cannot run unsigned .rdp files and .rdp files from unknown publishers on the client computer. If the user tries to start an RDP session, the user receives a message that the publisher has been blocked.

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • AllowUnsignedFilesREG_DWORD

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