Remote desktop encryption not configured

[Ciarava]

A user has a home remote desktop server setup on an XP- fully patched and
updated, but I checked the encrytpion level and it is 'not configured' I
changed it to 'high' . Question is - What is the encryption level and
security in general for 'Not configured'. he doesnt have a domain or any
GP. I just upgaded his remote desktop , so he was using the previous
version.

Thanks

CAS

 

[Sooner Al [MVP]]

A user has a home remote desktop server setup on an XP- fully patched and
updated, but I checked the encrytpion level and it is 'not configured' I
changed it to 'high' . Question is - What is the encryption level and
security in general for 'Not configured'. he doesnt have a domain or any
GP. I just upgaded his remote desktop , so he was using the previous
version.

Thanks

CAS

I believe "not configured" equates to a 'client compatible' mode, ie. if a
64-bit TSC like a PocketPC connects then that is the encryption level or if
a 128-bit client connects, like another XP PC, then that is the encryption
level. Personally I always manually set my host encryption level to high.
With Vista to Vista RDP sessions I also specify the use of NLA.

If you go into the group policy editor on an XP Pro box and highlight the
encryption policy you will see an explanation...

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[Ciarava]

Thanks
this guy set it up himself. Im wondering how easy it would have been to
crack. He didnt have any password lockout policy, so I was a bit worried
when he told me his PC has been acting strange lately.

Cas