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How can I use RDP (MSTSC.EXE) to log on to server as if you are at the console?

How can I use RDP (MSTSC.EXE) to log on to server as if you are at the console? I am looking for a way to modify the .RDP so when I execute the remote desktop to a server, the login page is pulled up so i can type my credentials in or use a digipass (vasco) alternative. I also use HP RGS to get into servers and blades, but the version in my environment is buggy and needs to install a client ... but it does accomplish the type of login behavior I am looking for ... when it works. I know that the .rdp file can be modified with a text editor, but I have not had any luck with the settings I have.
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MSTSC.EXE /ADMIN (formerly MSTSC.EXE /CONSOLE)
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@☠ MASQ ☠ - Thank you for the quick response. The /ADMIN switch will still give me the pop-up to log into the remote computer before actually getting to the computer console screen. This is what I am trying to avoid. I want to have the selection to log in with admin credentials or select the Digipass login option.
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You want to pass through your saved credentials?
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@☠ MASQ ☠:  I do not want to use the pop-up screen that comes up as soon as you click 'Connect'. This extra level of security was not implemented in Windows Server 2003, so when you connected to the 2003 server you were at the server's console login screen. I guess I do not want to pass through my credentials, but rather the inconvenience of encountering the server login screen.
likely at server end then - can you:

Go to: Administrative Tools > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration

Under Connections > Open RDP-Tcp

Under the "Log on Settings" tab choose the  "Use client-provided log on information" option, uncheck "Always prompt for password"

You'll need to restart server for this to take effect.
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@☠ MASQ ☠ - Thank you again for getting back with me. The options you are referring to do not seem to be available in the latest RDP application. Options do not change with the "Allow me to save credentials" checked or not. Please see attached pic
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@☠ MASQ ☠ - This is the method I am familiar with and it has worked in the past. Unfortunately I am not able to alter the GPO. I am hoping that there is some other clever way to accomplish this, but it seems our security team is better than I thought ;).
Thank you @☠ MASQ ☠ for humoring this ridiculous request. I will mark your answer as the solution as I know it works when you have the access.
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@☠ MASQ ☠ - This is the method I am familiar with and it has worked in the past. Unfortunately I am not able to alter the GPO. I am hoping that there is some other clever way to accomplish this, but it seems our security team is better than I thought ;).
Thank you @☠ MASQ ☠ for humoring this ridiculous request. I will mark your answer as the solution as I know it works when you have the access.