| Action | Hotkey | |--------|--------| | Task Manager | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | | Lock remote PC | Win + L | | Show remote desktop | Win + D | | Open File Explorer | Win + E | | Run dialog | Win + R | | Settings | Win + I | | Switch remote apps | Alt + Tab | | Close remote app | Alt + F4 | | Copy | Ctrl + C | | Paste | Ctrl + V | | Cut | Ctrl + X | | Undo | Ctrl + Z | These shortcuts never reach the remote computer. They always affect your own PC.
| Local Action | Hotkey | |--------------|--------| | Display the connection bar (top of screen) | Ctrl + Alt + Home | | Switch between local & remote | Ctrl + Alt + Pause (then you can use local shortcuts) | 5. How to Send Ctrl + Alt + Del to the Remote PC The problem: Ctrl + Alt + Del is trapped by Windows locally for security. rdp hotkeys
I can't find the Break/Pause key. Fix: Remap the full-screen toggle in RDP options or use an on-screen keyboard ( osk.exe ). Use this guide to navigate remote sessions as efficiently as your local machine. Bookmark the Ctrl+Alt+End and Ctrl+Alt+Break shortcuts – they will save you the most frustration. | Action | Hotkey | |--------|--------| | Task