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What is Mstsc.exe & How to Properly Use it
MSTSC lets you establish Remote Desktop connection
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The mstsc.exe is located in Windows 11 inside the C:\System32\ folder. MSTC stands for Microsoft Terminal Service Client and is an executable file.
In this guide, we will discuss some important things such as what is mstsc.exe and how you can properly use it. Let us get right into it.
What is mstsc.exe used for?
Remote Desktop is an important Windows feature that is used by millions across the globe. With the mstsc.exe or Microsoft Terminal Service Client (MSTSC), you can run theMicrosoft Remote Desktop (RDP) client.
Meaning, you can use the mstsc command to establish a remote connection with someone else’s computer. This can let you edit or tweak things as if you were using their computer by being physically present there.
You have to be on the same network to establish the remote connection. The mstsc command is run using the Windows Command Prompt and it is vital to manage the desktop.
What is the syntax for the mstsc command?
The syntax of the mstsc command is:
mstsc.exe [] [/v:[:]] [/g:] [/admin] [/f ] [/w: /h:] [/public] [/multimon] [/l] [/restrictedadmin] [/remoteguard] [/prompt] [/shadow:] [/control] [/noconsentprompt]mstsc.exe /edit
Below is the basic understanding of common mstsc parameters:
How do I run mstsc.exe?
Let us now understand how you can enable or disable the remote desktop. For that, check out the next two sections.
How do I enable Remote Desktop?
How do I disable Remote Desktop?
How can I fix mstsc.exe crashes?
1. Run the SFC scan
When you come across a mstsc.exe crash or error, then we would suggest you fix the corrupt system files on your PC. This is because often new Windows updates can crash certain system processes.
That is it from us in this guide. Let us know in the comments below, if this helped you understand what mstsc.exe is and how you can use it to establish a remote desktop connection.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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