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Remote Desktop Connection Client Versions that Work with Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 use version 8 of the Remote Desktop Protocol, but older RDC clients that don't support RDP 8.0 can still connect to Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. However, there are some caveats you should be aware of.
John Savill
January 5, 2013
1 Min Read
Q: What versions of the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) client work with Windows Server 2012 Remote Desktop Services?
A: Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 use version 8 of the Remote Desktop Protocol. Older RDC clients that don't support RDP 8.0 can still connect to Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 but they can't take advantage of new RDP 8.0 features such as user experience and WAN optimization improvements. For the best experience, use RDC 8, which is part of Windows 8 and will also be available as an update for Windows 7 at some point in the future, post-GA of Windows Server 2012.
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