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Change the default resolution of Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc)

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 2026488460 views
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Is there a way to change the default resolution that mstsc uses? I dont want it to default to the full resolution of the client machine.

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Fix for: Change the default resolution of Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc)

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Sure, just slide that "Display Configuration" back a notch to whatever resolution you want. Then go back to the "General" tab and click on the "Save" button. Hey presto, new default :-) While you're at it, usually doesn't hurt to go to the Local Resources tab and uncheck Printers and review what else is shared (seriously, who ever prints over RDP?).

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