Supported Windows Versions

RDP is a built-in feature of Microsoft Windows and allows you to connect to Windows PCs. It is available for many, but not all versions of Windows.

Supported Windows editions:

  • Windows XP Professional
  • Windows Vista Business, Enterprise and Ultimate
  • Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate
  • Windows Server 2000 Server, Advanced Server and Datacenter Server
  • Windows Server 2003 Small Business Server, Standard and Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows editions which are NOT supported:

  • Windows XP Home
  • Windows Vista Home Basic and Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic and Home Premium
  • Windows Media Center Edition

This is a problem caused by Microsoft as they limit the Windows features in "Home" editions. To activate RDP on these editions of Windows non-free 3rd party software is required and has to be bought separately. Please see our RDP on home editions FAQ entry for further details.

Not supported: Remote Web Workplace, TS RemoteApp, RD Web Access.

iTap RDP is the most powerful RDP client

Secure

iTap RDP is the only RDP client available for iOS supporting FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption, NLA and TS Gateway.

Fast

Utilizing the RDP protocol, iTap RDP gives you complete control and fast access from anywhere.

With advanced compression and caching technologies, iTap RDP allows you to use your Windows desktop conveniently, even when forced to use slower EDGE or GPRS connections.

Compared to other iPhone clients iTap RDP can be more than twice as fast as the next best competitor.

Usable

iTap RDP puts you in full control over your desktop. Whether you need to scroll, drag and drop, or just right-click, you can perform all your tasks without having extra buttons or bars cluttering up your screen.

The built in keyboard features all the keys and modifiers found on a traditional PC keyboard. Additionally it has full support for international languages, including eastern Asian input methods.