Enabling sound in a Windows Server Remote Desktop session can enhance your experience by allowing audio playback from the remote server on your local device. Follow these steps to enable sound:
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open Remote Desktop Connection:
- Launch the Remote Desktop Connection application on your local computer.
- Expand Options:
- Click on "Show Options" to expand the settings panel.
- Navigate to Local Resources:
- Go to the "Local Resources" tab.
- Enable Remote Computer Sound:
- Under the "Remote audio" section, click on "Settings...".
- Ensure that "Play on this computer" is selected.
- Log In to the Server:
- Enter the server's IP address or hostname and log in with your credentials.
- Verify Audio Settings:
- Once logged in, check the sound icon in the taskbar to ensure it is not crossed out.
- Play a sound to test if the audio is working correctly.
- Enable Windows Audio Service:
- If the sound icon is crossed out, right-click on it and select "Enable" if prompted.
- Open the Services application on the server.
- Find "Windows Audio" in the list, right-click it, and select "Properties".
- Set the "Startup type" to "Automatic" and click "Start" to start the service.
- Group Policy Settings (Optional):
- For advanced configurations, open the Group Policy Editor.
- Navigate to "Computer Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "Windows Components" > "Remote Desktop Services" > "Remote Desktop Session Host" > "Device and Resource Redirection".
- Enable "Audio and video playback redirection" and "Remote audio playback".
- Reboot the Server:
- Reboot the server to apply the changes.
- Test Audio Again:
- After rebooting, log back into the Remote Desktop session and test the audio again.
Conclusion
Following these steps should enable sound in your Windows Server Remote Desktop session. If you encounter any issues, ensure that the Windows Audio service is running and that the correct settings are enabled in the Remote Desktop Connection options.