Set-RDPStatus.ps1
19 Sep 2025Description
Purpose
Enables or disables RDP on specified computers.
Detailed Description
Configures the RDP settings on specified computers using CIM/WMI methods.
Usage
Example 1
Set-RDPStatus -ComputerName "DANTOOINE" -Enable
Example 2
Set-RDPStatus -ComputerName "DANTOOINE"
Notes
No additional notes.
Script
# Function: Set-RDPStatus
Function Set-RDPStatus {
<#
.SYNOPSIS
Enables or disables RDP on specified computers.
.DESCRIPTION
Configures the RDP settings on specified computers using CIM/WMI methods.
.PARAMETER ComputerName
Name or IP address of the computer(s) to configure.
.PARAMETER Enable
Switch to enable RDP. If not specified, RDP will be disabled.
.EXAMPLE
Set-RDPStatus -ComputerName "DANTOOINE" -Enable
.EXAMPLE
Set-RDPStatus -ComputerName "DANTOOINE"
#>
[CmdletBinding()]
param (
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
[string[]]$ComputerName,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $false)]
[switch]$Enable
)
foreach ($Computer in $ComputerName) {
try {
$Settings = Get-CimInstance -Namespace root/cimv2/TerminalServices -ClassName Win32_TerminalServiceSetting -ComputerName $Computer
$Settings | Invoke-CimMethod -MethodName SetAllowTSConnections -Arguments @{ AllowTSConnections = [int]$Enable; ModifyFirewallException = [int]$Enable } -ComputerName $Computer
Write-Output "$($Computer): RDP $($Enable ? 'enabled' : 'disabled')."
} catch {
Write-Warning "Failed to set RDP status on $($Computer): $_"
}
}
}
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