Downloads - Remote Desktop Client (RDC)

For all versions of Windows.

How To Use

If you are running Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP or XP SP1, then connection through a proxy [server] (see step 2) is not supported. However, a direct connection requires an RDC download, so please proceed to step 3.
If you are a large organisation, please contact your IT support to determine if you use a proxy [server] to connect to the internet. If you are using a proxy [server] you will require version 6.0 or 6.1 (recommended), so please proceed to step 3. If no proxy server is used, then you do not require the RDC download.
Use the flowchart below to determine which version of the Remote Desktop Client you require.
To determine which version of Windows you have, right-click My Computer on you desktop and select Properties and then select Computer Name.
Click on the correct link at the bottom of the page.
Run the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

v6.0 requires you to log in twice when used with a proxy server.

Microsoft have not officially launched RDC v6.1 for Windows 2003 server, but the following instructions will allow v6.1 to be used.

Download RDC v6.1 from the link above if you haven't already done so.

Right-click on the downloaded file and click Properties.

Click on the Compatibility tab.

Check the box "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select Windows XP from the drop-down menu.

Click OK.

Double-click the file to install RDC v6.1.