Export connection configuration from RDC Manager

Question

I am looking for a way to export connection groups [.RDG files] configured in the RDC [Remote Desktop Connection] Manager. Is there any way to do this?

I could not get the file on the file system.

Answer 1

I just figured it out myself. Just select a group, choose “File” → “Save As” → filename.rdg. :-)

Answer 2

Although, when you use the Open / Save commands in RDC Manager, it shows the path:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Remote Desktop Connection Manager 

When you are actually looking for .rdg files on your computer, you will find that they are actually stored in virtual storage.

Try accessing the following location:

 C:\Users\Your User\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Remote Desktop Connection Manager 

In the VirtualStore location, you can copy and paste files to facilitate transfer between different PCs.

Answer 3

If you try to right-click on a group, you will see only the SAVE parameter. Interestingly, it looks like you will save the “file” as a file explorer dialog box. If you save the file (say: testRDCPgroup.rdg) and go to the default directory: C: \ Program Files (x86) \ Remote Desktop Connection Manager; you will not find this file (!). If you go back to RDCM and select OPEN and go to this place, you can OPEN the “ghost” file [I just double checked that it shows hidden files and operating system files, so I can see both].

It took me about an hour to figure it out, if you select a group and go to the MENU, you can do SAVE AS; which allows you to save the .rdg file to another location.

The .rdg file created from the menu opens perfectly on another computer using the file-> Open. One of those things that is EASY forgotten and will make you feel on the first day of work.