However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly.
#Usb redirector rdp edition how to#
This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. In order to use the device through RemoteFX USB redirection, the device must be selected for remote access by using the Remote Desktop Connection UI, the "usbdevicestoredirect:s: RDP file string, or another method. Device types that are enabled by this mechanism will be made available for RemoteFX USB redirection and will appear in Remote Desktop Connection under the Other Supported RemoteFX USB devices category. ResolutionĪn override mechanism is provided to selectively enable the use of specific device types in the categories that are mentioned in the "Symptoms" section through RemoteFX USB redirection. Therefore, these devices are not offered through RemoteFX USB redirection. These methods of redirection enable optimal performance and backward compatibility of the device in the majority of user scenarios. Causeīy default, devices in the categories that are mentioned in the "Symptoms" section are accessible in the remote session by using high-level device redirection methods. Mass Storage Device (examples include hard drives, CD/DVD-RW drives, flash drives, and memory card readers)Īdditionally, composite devices that contain a device interface that corresponds to any of these device types also may not be listed in Remote Desktop Connection under the Other Supported RemoteFX USB devices category.On a system where RemoteFX USB redirection is enabled, devices of the following types may not be listed in Remote Desktop Connection under the Other Supported RemoteFX USB devices category: This article describes why specific USB devices aren't available for RemoteFX USB redirection, and how to make them available.Īpplies to: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Original KB number: 2653326 Symptoms