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RDP: login fails when pasting password

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Mar 15, 20265492 views
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There is a strange problem i'm seeing when using remote desktop. I have passwords stored in notepad (yes, I realize i have passwords stored in notepad). When I copy/paste the password from notepad to RDP login, the login fails. When I type the password, the login works. I am not getting any spaces …

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I have a simple work-around for this and it is to use the shortcuts of Ctrl+C (Copy) Ctrl+V (paste) instead of the right-click menu. Don't ask me why this works, but it does. :)

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