Rds Cal License Registry Key ((free)) (RELIABLE)
Properly setting the licensing mode is crucial for RDS to function correctly. Here's how to verify and modify these settings.
: Navigate to HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermService\Parameters\LicenseServers and ensure SpecifiedLicenseServers contains the FQDN of your activated license server. If missing, create the MultiString value. rds cal license registry key
When an RDS Device CAL is issued to a local workstation, the license token is stored directly in the client's registry. This allows the client to present the license upon subsequent connection requests. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MSLicensing Subkeys: Properly setting the licensing mode is crucial for
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services Value: LicensingMode (DWORD) 2 = Per Device 4 = Per User If missing, create the MultiString value
on the RDS session host.
: Right-click any key you intend to change or delete and select Export to create a backup .reg file.
$RDSCALMode = 4 # 4 = Per User, 2 = Per Device $RDSlicServer = "<server_full_fqdn>"
