Remote Desktop Connection is Windows 11s built-in app for connecting to remote computers.
To connect to a remote PC, youll need to fire up the Remote Desktop Connection tool.
On Windows desktops and laptops, you might do that by opening the built-in Remote Desktop Connection accessory.
As such, you’ve got the option to use it to find and open Remote Desktop Connection.
The Windows Terminal brings both those command-line tools together in Microsofts latest desktop platform.
you’ve got the option to open RDC with the Windows Terminal as follows.
Open Remote Desktop Connection Within Its Folder
Remote Desktop Connection is included within the Windows Accessories folder.
you’re able to pop pop the accessory from its Windows Accessories folder in File Explorer.
To do that, follow the steps below.
That folder is accessible on the Start menu.
Windows Tools is also accessible within the Control Panel.fire up the Control Paneland change its view by selectingSmall icons.
Then you’re able to clickWindows Toolsand select to open Remote Desktop Connection from there.
This is how you’re able to set up a Remote Desktop Connection shortcut in Windows 11.
That shortcut will simply initiate the RDC window.
you might also set up a Remote Desktop Connection shortcut for a specific PC.
To do that, entermstsc.exe /v:PC-namein the Create Shortcut windows item location text box.
ReplacePC-namein that item location with the actual name of a PC to connect with.
If you prefer, you’re free to have a taskbar shortcut for Remote Desktop Connection instead.
Right-tap the Remote Desktop Connection shortcut and selectShow more options>Pin to taskbar.
Selecting that option will add an RDC shortcut to the taskbar as shown in the snapshot below.
you’re able to remove the desktop one by right-clicking it and selectingDelete.
By doing so, youll be able to open Remote Desktop Connection with a keyboard shortcut.
First,set up a desktop shortcutas outlined for method five.
Then it’s possible for you to add a hotkey to that shortcut as follows.
However, dont delete the desktop shortcut for it.
That shortcut must remain in place for its hotkey to work.
That menu doesnt include Remote Desktop Connection by default.
Right-click any empty area of the Windows 11 desktop to selectShow more optionsfor viewing the classic context menu.
Youll see a newRemote Desktop Connectionshortcut on the classic context menu.
Click that shortcut to dive into the Remote Desktop Connection app.
you could remove theRemote Desktop Connectioncontext menu shortcut any time you wish.
To do so, return to the shell registry location specified in step three above.
Right-click theRemote Desktop Connectionkey you added and selectDelete>Yes.
Choose whatever method you prefer for opening Remote Desktop Connection.
