Fix display scaling for Surface Pro and other high DPI displays when making RDP connections to other hosts.
1) Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) manager:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=44989
2) Install the RDC software.
3) Open this folder in explorer: c:program files x86microsoftremote desktop connection manager
4) Right click on rdcman.exe
In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect. On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1). Sep 02, 2020 Download Remote Desktop Mobile app add the PC name and user account for Remote Desktop connection, then select Save. Select the PC name to connect. Whether you’re editing documents on the go or working from home, keep all your apps, files, and network resources at your fingertips with Remote Desktop Connection on Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise.
5a) If you are using a version of Windows 10 previous to the Creators Update (Build 1703), select the Properties menu -> Select Compatibility -> uncheck the 'Disable display scaling on high DPI setting' box
5b) If you are using Windows 10 Creators Update (Build 1703) or later check the 'Override high DPI scaling behavior. Scaling performed by:' box and select 'System'
More information about Windows 10 DPI scaling options can be found in the sources below.
6) Run the remote desktop connection(RDC) manager application and create a new RDP connection.
7) Edit the properties of the new RDP connection and on the display settings tab, uncheck the box for 'Inherit from parent'. Click ok.
8) In the Session menu -> select 'full screen' if desired
Sources:
http://superuser.com/questions/577045/set-display-scaling-when-using-remote-desktop-from-surface-pro
http://www.codeulike.com/2014/05/remote-desktop-on-high-dpi-screens.html
https://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2017/04/04/high-dpi-scaling-improvements-desktop-applications-windows-10-creators-update/#LT8F5eqglz1if4cV.97
Last modified: 2020/03/19 13:08:35.590119 GMT-4 by sundeep.rao.1
Created: 2016/06/15 13:38:35.350939 GMT-4 by joshua.p.harley.1.
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