JSI Tip 1404. Can I automate Terminal Server Client Configuration?

You can replicate the configuration of a Terminal Server Client by using the registry.

01. Manually configure a client computer.

02. Use Regedt32 to navigate to:

      HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftTerminal Server Client

      and record the name of the sub-key (each TS connection creates a sub-key).

03. Exit Regedt32.

04. Start / Find / Files Or Folders and type mstsc.exe in to the Named box.

05. Record the folder location and close the Find window.

06. Use NT Explorer to browse to SystemRoot%ProfilesAll UsersStart MenuPrograms.

07. Right click a blank area in the right hand pane and select New / Shortcut.

08. Browse to the Mstsc.exe file from step 05 and press Open.

09. Add a space and "" (where is from step 02) to the end of the Command line.

10. Click Next, name the shortcut if you wish, and click Finish.

To configure multiple workstations, export HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftTerminal Server Client using Regedit andrun Regedit /s filename.reg as well as copying the shortcut(s) (name.lnk) on the other workstations.