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KRDC, alternative Linux à Windows Remote Assistance

Mis à jour le 27 octobre 2026

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KRDC is a decent replacement for Windows Remote Assistance if you're helping someone already running an RDP or VNC server. It supports encrypted connections, remote control, and works across platforms. However, it lacks built-in invitation and firewall traversal features, so it's less ideal for non-technical users needing quick, ad-hoc help. Best suited for Linux users familiar with remote desktop protocols or in environments where RDP/VNC is already set up.

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Licence: GPL-2.0+
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: 26.04.3 (2 juillet 2026)
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Supports remote desktop viewing and full control
Uses encrypted connections (TLS for RDP)
Cross-platform: can connect to Windows, Linux, or other systems
Graphical interface with display scaling and full-screen mode
Requires user consent if server is configured to prompt

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No built-in invitation system or easy link/file sharing for quick access
No automatic NAT traversal or firewall punching
Does not integrate with Windows Remote Assistance (.msrcincident) files
Setup assumes user knows server address and credentials
KDE-centric; may feel out of place on non-KDE desktops

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KRDC does not support Windows Remote Assistance .msrcincident files. These files are specific to Windows and contain connection metadata for the Remote Assistance invitation system, which KRDC does not implement. There is no tool to convert or open these files on Linux. Users must extract connection details manually (if possible) and connect via RDP or VNC using the remote machine's IP and port.

Passer de Windows Remote Assistance à KRDC, étape par étape

Install KRDC via your distro's package manager or Flatpak
Ensure the target machine runs an RDP (e.g., xrdp, Windows Remote Desktop) or VNC server
Configure the server to require and prompt for user consent
Use KRDC to create a new connection with the remote IP and port
Save the connection as a bookmark for future use
Test control and encryption settings

Fonctionnalités clés de KRDC

Prend en charge les protocoles RDP et VNC
Interface graphique stylée KDE
Gestion des signets pour les connexions fréquentes
Modes plein écran et fenêtré
Prise en charge des raccourcis clavier (Ctrl+Alt+Shift pour la saisie distante)
Mise à l'échelle dynamique de l'affichage distant
Chiffrement TLS pour les sessions RDP
Intégration avec KDE Wallet pour le stockage des mots de passe

Installer KRDC sous Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.kde.krdc

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install krdc

Debiansudo apt install krdc

Fedorasudo dnf install krdc

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S krdc

openSUSEsudo zypper install krdc

Questions fréquentes

Can KRDC connect to a Windows machine without extra software?

Yes, if Remote Desktop is enabled. Windows includes an RDP server by default, which KRDC can connect to using the machine's IP and credentials.

Is user consent required when connecting with KRDC?

It depends on the server. On Windows, the user must approve incoming RDP sessions if Fast User Switching is enabled. VNC servers vary—some require manual approval, others don’t.

Can I use KRDC on non-KDE desktops like GNOME or XFCE?

Yes, KRDC runs on any Linux desktop, though it uses KDE libraries and may feel less integrated on non-KDE systems. The interface remains functional.