john lambert
asked on
windows xp doesn't save rdp credentials?doesn't save pass how can i fix this?
I tick on Allow me to save credentials i tried all methods,i save on desktop..i edit and tick again save password or save as..all combinations something is wrong here, how can i fix that?
I have 3 rdp's , 2 working perfect but one of them NO,3 hours ago worked well all 3
thank you
I have 3 rdp's , 2 working perfect but one of them NO,3 hours ago worked well all 3
thank you
Credentials are remembered on a per-server basis, not on a per-protocol basis. If you (or some of your programs) has accessed the same server with another credentials, then the remembered credentials might get lost.
If the steps above do not solve this and if you perhaps do not have the XP CD, then you will have to live with this issue. Remember, XP is no longer serviceable.
John, the saved .rdp file will not contain the password, only the username at most.
But you can recall the session, quickly enter the PW and move on. That is why I posted.
john, poster said he already tried saving. Some other program (or the user himself) connected to the same server with other credentials, so the saved credentials got deleted. Maybe he should be attentive who accesses his computer or something like that.
His system is probably broken because the suggestions above have not worked. So I am suggesting a work-around. XP is dead and pretty much not fixable at this stage.
Dear asker, please refer to this article https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/306541 and see for yourself which credentials you have saved on your user account. Eventually delete and save anew.
It would appear you cannot run SFC on that machine. (SFC is not really made for XP)
Are you able to reinstall XP? Or else just live with the issue.
Are you able to reinstall XP? Or else just live with the issue.
ASKER
reinstall? i better repair
You need the XP CD that matches your system. SFC did not work because of this. That is why I suggested re-installing.
Has anyone recommended a Repair Install?
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
https://www.winhelp.us/non-destructive-reinstall-of-windows-xp.html
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
https://www.winhelp.us/non-destructive-reinstall-of-windows-xp.html
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER
thank you........
You are very welcome and I was happy to help.
Look in Microsoft Downloads, XP downloads and get RDP. Download it and try reinstalling it. XP is dead and so you may not be able to get this. Do check and see if you can get it. It is called (today) mstsc.exe and may be so for XP as well.