Can't burn a CD/DVD with Nero from a Remote Desktop session

Description

When connecting with a remote desktop connection to machine running Windows Vista, any attempt to burn a CD/DVD with Nero gives the following error message:
"If you are running Nero burning software via Windows Remote Login, you might not be able to access your drives for burning. This is a security restriction from Windows".



Solution

1) Start gpedit.msc
2) Go to Computer Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> System --> Removable Storage Access
3) Change "All Removable Storage: Allow direct access in remote sessions" to Enable.

Affected software:

Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Nero 7




Comments:

Comment #1 from sufferer [Username: Guest] at 28/07/2012 08:55
What about Windows7 ?

I have the same problem, but in a Windows7.

Can you help me?

Thanks
Comment #2 from Ricky [Username: Guest] at 23/06/2018 19:28
Worked great!!! Thanks!
Comment #3 from Justin [Username: Guest] at 13/11/2023 09:42
Works!!! Thank you so much!


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