Unable to get Remote Desktop client in full screen mode
Computers October 23rd, 2008This morning, I had a problem with the remote desktop client. The problem – I could not get the remote desktop client window to go in full screen mode. It would maximize to a window size smaller than my monitor. I restarted both the machines – no use. Then digging through the internet, I finally figured it out. The solution – pressing Ctrl+Alt+Break while in the remote desktop client.
Another piece of advice for remote desktop sessions, to restart your remote machine type shutdown /r at the command prompt.
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November 21st, 2008 at 6:55 pm
THANK YOU!!
February 1st, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Also after doing that, make sure the resolution in your display settings for your remote desktop connection match the display settings for the monitor you are using.
To check the settings for your RD, before clicking “connect” to log into your RD, click ‘Options’, then ‘Display’. Be sure the pixels match your monitors display settings (eg. 1280 by 800 pixels, 800 by 600 pixels, etc.).
To check your monitor’s display settings (at least with Windows Vista) right click your background, click ‘Personalize’, then ‘Display Settings’ and it will show what your resolution is set at which you should be able to adjust if necessary.
August 6th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Open Remote Desktop connection and before click on “Connect”, click on “Options” ==> Display tab ==> Slide the bar for Remote Desktop size all the way to the right which will result in “Full Screen” mode no matter what screen resolution you have.
December 29th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Thank you! That was driving me nuts. You rock!
January 27th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Thanks! Saved me a log out and about twenty minutes worth of program start up.
February 5th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Thank you! I really needed that, works like a charm
March 11th, 2010 at 10:11 am
The gift that keeps on giving!!! Thank you for that keyboard shortcut!!!