Copy-Paste is not working on windows server 2019

Copy-paste not working on Windows Server 2019 is usually caused by RDP settings, clipboard service issues, or group policy restrictions. Follow these steps in order — most issues are fixed in the first few steps.

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1️⃣ Check RDP Clipboard Is Enabled (Client Side)

On your local machine (before connecting):

1. Open Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc)

2. Click Show Options

3. Go to Local Resources

4. Under Local devices and resources:

   • ✔ Clipboard is checked

5. Reconnect to the server

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2️⃣ Restart Clipboard Process on Server (Fast Fix)

Inside the Windows Server 2019 session:

1. Open Task Manager

2. End task:

   rdpclip.exe

3. Open Run (Win + R) and type:

   rdpclip

4. Press Enter

✅ Copy-paste usually starts working immediately.

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3️⃣ Restart Remote Desktop Services

If Step 2 doesn’t work:

1. Open Services (services.msc)

2. Restart:

   • Remote Desktop Services

   • Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector

⚠️ This may disconnect active users.

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4️⃣ Check Group Policy (Server Side)

On the server:

1. Run:

   gpedit.msc

2. Navigate to:

   Computer Configuration
   → Administrative Templates
   → Windows Components
   → Remote Desktop Services
   → Remote Desktop Session Host
   → Device and Resource Redirection

3. Set these to Not Configured or Disabled:

   • Do not allow Clipboard redirection

   • Do not allow drive redirection

4. Run:

   gpupdate /force

✅ Quick Summary (Most Effective Fixes)

✔ Enable clipboard in RDP client ✔ Restart rdpclip.exe ✔ Verify Group Policy allows clipboard ✔ Restart RDS services