File extension RDP
| File type | Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Connection Settings Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a RDP file?
Files with the .RDP extension are normal text files that contain the configuration of the connection between the terminal and the server, and are used by the Microsoft Remote Desktop Services software, as well as by other, associated software. Among other things, the files contain information regarding the address parameters and the server ports, as well as the username and password, domain, screen size, image viewing mode, and options that were applied to the file.
Since the files are saved in text form, they can be edited and saved using a text editor of choice.
Program(s) that can open the .RDP file
Linux
More information about RDP file
RDP is a configuration file format developed by Microsoft and used by Remote Desktop Connection service that allows remote connection between Windows computer using remote desktop. RDP file stores information necessary to create remote desktop connection, including username, server address, port number, domain name, remote desktop size, password, compression settings, and other crucial data.
RDP automatic update feature
RDP files are automatically updated when user saves modifications to settings and Remote Desktop Connection service configuration. During the update process various details, such as modification date and time, are also saved in file metadata.
Text format
RDP files store data in plain text format and therefore can be easily edited using any standard text editors.
How to open RDP files
If you cannot open the RDP file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports RDP among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the RDP file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the RDP format files
The inability to open and operate the RDP file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Connection Settings Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a RDP file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the RDP file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the RDP from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the RDP format
- The RDP file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the RDP file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a RDP file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the RDP file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the RDP file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the RDP file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.RDP) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected RDP file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the RDP file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. RDP) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.