RDS RemoteApp File Type Association UI is Blank

Question

I am setting up an RDS deployment that shares RemoteApps to replace one shared session host that offered all apps.

There is a single rds gateway and then a couple of session hosts that offer different apps.

The problem is that some of the apps do not offer file types for selection in the UI that allows you to assign the default associations.

Here is a screenshot of Adobe Reader - it offers the file types needed:

Here is a screenshot of Inventor - it does not offer any file types:

Here is a screen shot of the default programs file type association list on the RemoteApp host for the user account that is being used to configure RDS:

I've used ftype and assoc on the command line on the RemoteApp host on the user that is configuring the RemoteApps and Inventor is associated with .ipt files when the user logs in on the RemoteApp host. However, when configuring the RemoteApp through the Server Manager interface on the RemoteApp gateway, there are no file types associations to select.

How can I add to the RemoteApp file type association list so that the Inventor can be associated with .ipt files?

Answer 1

Hi,

Have you tried to publish file type associations using the Remote Desktop Services module for Windows PowerShell?

Please refer the link:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-and/windows-server-2012-remoteapp-and-desktop-connections-default/ba-p/247680
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/remotedesktop/set-rdfiletypeassociation?view=win10-ps

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

I was not able to add a new file type association with that command

Answer 4

Hi,

Generally, this issue occurred in specific software. The software needs to have the attribute of mulit-session compatible before it can be released as a RemoteApp and work. Therefore, it is recommended that you first consult the official website/supporter of this software to confirm that this software is compatible with RemoteApp.

Additionally, please check that file association of this software on the RD Session Host is working fine.

I hope you find this helpful.

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Answer 5

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