How to download files from RDP to your Home PC! Print

Method 1: Enable Clipboard & Drag-Drop (Easiest)

Steps:

1. Open Remote Desktop Connection (RDP)

   • Press Win + R, type mstsc, and hit Enter.

2. Click Show Options > Local Resources Tab.

3. Under Local Devices and Resources, check: ✅ Clipboard (for Copy-Paste)
   ✅ Drives (to access files easily)

4. Click More, then check your local drive (C:, D:).

5. Connect to RDP and copy files from the RDP desktop to your home PC (C: Drive).

✅ Works for small to medium-sized files
❌ May not work for large files

Method 2: Use Remote Desktop File Sharing

Steps:

1. Open Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe).
2. Click Show Options > Local Resources > More.
3. Check "Drives" (to access local drives from RDP).
4. Connect to your RDP and open "This PC" in File Explorer.
5. You’ll see your home PC's drive under "Redirected Drives".
6. Copy files from RDP and paste them to your local drive.

✅ Safe and built-in
❌ Slower for large files

Method 3: Use Google Drive / OneDrive

Steps:

1. On RDP, open a browser and log into Google Drive / OneDrive.
2. Upload files to Google Drive / OneDrive.
3. On your home PC, log into the same account and download the files.

✅ Good for large files
❌ Needs internet and Google Drive space

Method 4: Use FTP (FileZilla)

If your RDP server has an FTP setup, use FileZilla to transfer files.

1. Install FileZilla Server on RDP.
2. Set up an FTP user account.
3. On your home PC, open FileZilla Client and connect to RDP’s IP.
4. Drag and drop files between RDP and Home PC.

✅ Fast for large files
❌ Requires FTP setup

Method 5: Use WinSCP or SCP for Secure Transfer

If your RDP runs Linux, use WinSCP or scp commands.

1. Install WinSCP on your Home PC.
2. Enter your RDP’s IP, username, and password.
3. Drag files to download.

✅ Secure for Linux servers
❌ Not needed for Windows RDP