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: To see a list of recently used connections (MRU), check the registry key:
| Problem | Explanation | |---------|-------------| | | If you use ..\other.rdg as a linked file, RDCMan resolves relative to the working directory of the executable (not the .rdg file). Absolute paths or UNC are safer. | | No hyperlink export | You cannot export a server as a clickable link to share with a colleague using a different RDP client. | | Corruption on simultaneous save | Two admins open same .rdg via network link → one saves → other overwrites → data loss. No file locking. | | Broken inheritance links after rename | Renaming a parent group in UI updates children XML automatically. But renaming via text editor breaks links permanently. | remote desktop connection manager 2012 link
The "RDCMan 2012 link" is a construct. It works well for static admin teams sharing a central .rdg file on a network drive, but fails completely for modern hyperlink expectations. If you found this article searching for a way to generate rdcman:// links — they do not exist. You must treat .rdg files as the only linkable artifact. : To see a list of recently used
You can use Windows native file linking to make one .rdg appear in multiple locations: | | Corruption on simultaneous save | Two admins open same
As mentioned, Microsoft discontinued RDCMan after a security vulnerability was discovered in 2020. An attacker could potentially craft an XML file to exploit the application.
RDCMan allows you to fine-tune virtually every remote desktop setting. You can configure:
RDCMan provides a live, thumbnail-style view of all active connections in a selected group. This allows you to monitor the live action of each session at a glance. You can also work with each connection in a fully resizeable tabbed or windowed format.