Fix - Clip board on Windows Server 2022

To enable copy and paste functionality across all programs on Windows Server—especially if it's been restricted—here’s a comprehensive checklist to make sure it works system-wide:

✅ 1. Enable Clipboard in System Settings

1. Press Win + I to open Settings

2. Go to System → Clipboard

3. Make sure Clipboard history and Sync across devices are turned on

✅ 2. Check Group Policy Settings

1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter

2. Navigate to: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer

3. Ensure “Turn off clipboard history” is set to Disabled or Not Configured

Also check:

• Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Device and Resource Redirection

• Set “Do not allow clipboard redirection” to Disabled

✅ 3. Restart Clipboard Services

Sometimes clipboard services get stuck. Restart them:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager

2. Go to Details tab

3. Find and end rdpclip.exe (if running)

4. Click File > Run new task, type rdpclip, and press Enter

✅ 4. Registry Tweak (Advanced)

If clipboard is still blocked, you can check the registry:

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter

2. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System

3. Look for a value named DisableClipboardHistory

   • If it exists and is set to 1, double-click and change it to 0

   • If it doesn’t exist, you can create it as a DWORD (32-bit) and set to 0

✅ 5. Browser-Specific Clipboard Permissions

If you're trying to copy/paste in web apps (like Edge DevTools or browser-based editors):

• In Microsoft Edge, go to edge://settings/content/clipboard

• Make sure clipboard access is allowed for the sites you’re using

✅ 6. Run Programs as Administrator

Some apps may block clipboard access unless run with elevated permissions. Try:

• Right-click the app → Run as administrator

• Then test copy/paste again