Enable Remote Desktop Services (RDP) via API

Description

Enables Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and allows inbound RDP Connections through the firewall.

Overview

This script enables Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) by setting the following registry value:

  • Path: HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server
  • Name: fDenyTSConnections
  • Value: 0

Next, the script enables RDP through the firewall by enabling the built-in rule “Remote Desktop”.

Dependencies

  • None

Operating Systems

  • Windows

Pre-Requisites:

  • Administrator or SYSTEM privileges.
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