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Remmina is a remote desktop connection client able to display and control a remote desktop session.

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How to configure Remmina for VNC desktop sharing?

I'm trying to connect two PCs for desktop sharing, I was able to set up ssh shell and file sharing but I failed to connect to VNC server. There are additional packages that I need to install on my ...
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Cannot RDP to Windows 7 with Remmina on 12.04 [duplicate]

Since I upgraded to 12.04, I am unable to RDP to a Windows 7 server. All I can see is a pop-up that says "Uable to connect to RDP server ". I am able to RDP using Vinagre, so that rules out any issues ...
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Remmina remoteapp over RDP

I was wondering how to use remmina to open applications on a Windows machine over rdp using remoteapp (or seamless or whatever it's actually called). I've already used Kim Knight's RemoteApp Tool to ...
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VNC vino over SSH tunnel ONLY

I've been searching for hours now, can't figure this one out. I am trying to make the following happen: Client: remmina + ssh tunnel Server: Lubuntu + openssh server (public key authentication) + ...
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remmina no longer working "cannot connect to RDP server localhost"

Until sometime last night, I had remmina working fine. I could run RDP through an SSH tunnel and all was well. Then it stopped working. I can get as far as the password dialog for my work machine, ...
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How to extract saved password from Remmina?

I don't remember my password for one of my servers. I have a working connection saved and want to get the password from it. From Remmina faq: Q: How are my passwords stored? Are they secure? ...
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Using windows exported ".rdp" file from Ubuntu

I got this ".rdp" remoteAPP file from work which enables me to run a specific application from the terminal server, I can open it easily using windows with a double click, are there any ways to open ...
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Remmina alternative

Does anybody know any good alternative for Remmina (doesn't have to be free)? RDP would be the most important protocol for me. Remmina is extremely buggy lately. Segfaults every now and then, ...
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How to upgrade to a later version of Remmina than is in Repository

What's the best-practice way to upgrade to a package that is later than the one that's in the repository? I continue to experience this bug in Remmina on Ubuntu 14.04. An Arch user informed me that ...
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Headless server: no monitor, no graphics?

This issue appeared after upgrading from Ubuntu 16.04 to 18.04. I have an Intel NUC6i3SYH installed as a headless server on my local network. It has no display and no keyboard attached to it. I ...
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Why doesn't Remmina handle sending Alt-Tab to remote computer on 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish?

Background Two days ago I installed 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish as a complete clean install. I was previously running 21.04 & a different version of Remmina. That version of Remmina on 21.04 would allow ...
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Remmina cannot perform VNC remote desktop session before user logs in

I would like to perform a VNC remote desktop session with Remmina between two computers running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. I am able to do this remote session when a user is already logged into Unity on the ...
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Using Alt+Tab in Remmina RDP connection

In Ubuntu 12.04, I want to use Alt+Tab in remote PC connected using Remmina by RDP connection. At this time, when I go full screen, this shortcut is always handled by "host" and not by remote machine, ...
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How do I use dual monitors with Remmina Remote Desktop Client?

I am trying to use my two monitors when I use Remmina remote desktop client. There is no option for using all monitors like RDP in Windows. Does any one know how can I accomplish that with Remmina? ...
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Copy and paste between remote sessions using Remmina

In the past, I have been able to copy and paste text between Windows and Linux remote desktop sessions. Now for some reason, I cannot do this. I would like to regain this functionality, how might I do ...
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setup Remmina for remote desktop connection

I have two computers running Ubuntu and have Remmina installed. I want 'How to' to setup both computer so that one computer can take remote desktop of other.
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Remmina does not share folders or disks

I have Ubuntu 12.04. I use Remmina to connect with remote Windows XP. I have configured Remmina for sharing my user folder, but I cannot see the folder in my remote Windows desktop. Any idea?
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How to control an Ubuntu PC from another Ubuntu PC over Internet, using mobile broadband connections?

There are two Ubuntu PCs called A and B. A and B are connected to the Internet using two separated Internet connections. (In my case, two mobile broadband connections ppp0 x2 ) Each connection has a ...
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Can I transfer files alo copy paste in Remmina (or another RDP client) on 13.04 while connected to a Windows 7?

When I connect to a remote Windows 7 using as FROM a Windows 7 machine, I can copy paste files between machines. How can I enable that feature while using as FROM Ubuntu?
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turn num lock permanently ON

Is there a way to turn NUM LOCK on permanently, across all remote desktop sessions (99% Windows OS) and my local install of Ubuntu 14.04? I have never met anyone in the past 25 years of computing who ...
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How to paste a password in Remmina when connecting to a remote xrdp server

I'm stuck when it comes to paste my password when connecting to a remote machine with RDP (xrdp server) using Remmina: I'm not able to paste my password in the field. What I've tried (none of these ...
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error when trying to connect to windows computer with Remmina

I have ubuntu 22.04 and I'm trying to connect to a local windows computer with Remmina. I can connect to this same windows computer from another windows computer using remote desktop. When I try to ...
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I want to connect Windows Server

I want to connect to the Windows Server. I used Remmina and Rdesktop but both of them occur error. I think this error is about TLS. How can I solve that? please help me. Thanks Versions: Ubuntu 22.04....
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REMMINA - White screen until I press CTRL+T - Ubuntu 14.04

I have Remmina 0.9.99.1 on Ubuntu 14.04. When I choose a server from the list of connections, Remmina connects to the server but the entire screen is white. If I press Ctrl +T, then the desktop shows ...
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VNC via SSH tunnel working or not, unkown causes

I have Ubuntu 20.04.3, in two computers PC1 and PC2. I can connect via VNC (remmina) between the two with no problem. Now I try to use VNC via SSH tunnel. Set the tunnel [PC1]$ ssh -L 5900:localhost:...
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Remmina Startup Program

I am looking to set remmina (more specifically a remmina file) to boot when the Ubuntu 14.04 system boots. I was looking for help as to what command to enter for a certain .remmina file to boot. Thank ...
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Remmina on Ubuntu 20.04 is unable to RDP to Windows 10 Server

I am trying to use Remmina on my Ubuntu 20.04 to RDP to a Windows 10 Server but it kept failing with "Cannot connect to the " " RDP server". I have looked for answers online have ...
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