Settings | Type | Default Value | Description and Values |
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screen mode id | i | 2 | This setting determines if the remote session window appears full screen when you connect to the remote computer by using Remote Desktop Connection. This setting corresponds to the selection in the Display configuration slider on the Display tab under Options in Remote Desktop Connection. Value 1 - The remote session will appear in a window. Value 2 - The remote session will appear full screen. |
use multimon | i | 0 | This setting configures multiple monitor support when you connect to the remote computer by using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC). Value 0 - Do not enable multiple monitor support Value 1 - Enable multiple monitor support. |
desktopwidth | i | 1366 | This setting determines the resolution width (in pixels) on the remote computer that will be connected. The default value is set to the resolution on the local computer. It’s numerical value ranges from 200 to 4096. |
desktopheight | i | 768 | This setting determines the resolution height (in pixels) on the remote computer that will be connected. The default value is set to the resolution on the local computer. It’s numerical value ranges from 200 to 2048. |
session bpp | i | 16 | This setting determines the color depth on the remote computer when connected. The default value is set to the color depth on the local computer. Value 15 - High color (15 bit) Value 16 - High color (16 bit) Value 24 - True color (24 bit) Value 32 - Highest quality (32 bit) |
winposstr | s | 0,3,0,0,800,600 | This setting specifies the position of the Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) window on the client computer.
It’s default value is 0,3,0,0,800,600. |
compression | i | 1 | This setting determines whether bulk compression is enabled when it is transmitted by RDP to the local computer. Value 0 - RDP bulk compression is not enabled. Value 1 - RDP bulk compression is enabled. NOTE: The default value is 1. |
keyboardhook | i | 2 | This setting determines how Windows key combinations are applied when connected to a remote computer. Value 0 - Windows key combinations are applied on the local computer (On this computer). Value 1 - Windows key combinations are applied on the remote computer (On the remote computer). Value 2 - Windows key combinations are applied in full-screen mode only (Only when using the full screen). NOTE: The default value is 2. |
audiocapturemode | i | 0 | This setting determines how sounds captured on the local computer are handled when connected to the remote computer. Value 0 - Do not capture audio from the local computer (Do not record). Value 1 - Capture audio from the local computer and send it to the remote computer (Record from this computer). NOTE: The default value is 0. |
videoplaybackmode | i | 1 | This setting determines if Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) will use RDP efficient multimedia streaming for video playback. Value 0 - Do not use RDP efficient multimedia streaming for video playback. Value 1 - Use RDP efficient multimedia streaming for video playback when possible. NOTE: The default value is 1. |
connection type | i | 7 | This setting configures the client computer’s connection speed. This setting is required to use Microsoft RemoteFX. Value 1 - When connecting to the remote computer, set the connection speed to Modem (56 Kbps). With this setting, the following are allowed: - Persistent bitmap caching Value 2 - When connecting to the remote computer, set the connection speed to Low-speed broadband (256 Kbps – 2 Mbps). With this setting, the following are allowed: - Visual styles - Persistent bitmap caching Value 3 - When connecting to the remote computer, set the connection speed to Satellite (2Mbps – 16 Mbps with high latency). With this setting, the following are allowed: - Desktop composition - Visual styles - Persistent bitmap caching Value 4 - When connecting to the remote computer, set the connection speed to High-speed broadband (2Mbps – 10 Mbps) With this setting, the following are allowed: - Desktop composition - Visual styles - Persistent bitmap caching Value 5 - When connecting to the remote computer, set the connection speed to WAN (10 Mbps or higher with high latency). With this setting, the following are allowed: - Desktop background - Font smoothing - Desktop composition - Show window contents while dragging - Menu and window animation - Visual styles - Persistent bitmap caching Value 6 - When connecting to the With this setting, the following are allowed: - Desktop background - Font smoothing - Desktop composition - Show window contents while dragging - Menu and window animation - Visual styles - Persistent bitmap caching NOTE: The default value is 2. |
networkautodetect | i | 1 | This setting determines if automatic network bandwidth should be used or not. Value 0 - Use automatic network bandwidth detection Value 1 - Do not use automatic network bandwidth detection. |
bandwidthautodetect | i | 1 | This setting enables the option for automatic detection of the network type. Value 0 - Do not enable the option for automatic network detection. Value 1 - Enable the option for automatic network detection. |
displayconnectionbar | i | 1 | This setting determines if the connection bar appears when in full screen mode while connected to a remote computer. Value 0 - The connection bar does not appear. Value 1 - The connection bar appears. NOTE: The default value is 1. |
username | s | * | This setting specifies the name of the user account that will be used to log on to the remote computer by using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC). NOTE: It does not have a default value. |
enableworkspacereconnect | i | 0 | This setting deals with a feature that allows several disconnected sessions to reconnect at once from the task bar icon. |
disable wallpaper | i | 0 | This setting determines if the desktop background is displayed in the remote session. Value 0 - Display the wallpaper. Value 1 - Do not show any wallpaper. |
allow font smoothing | i | 0 | This setting determines if font smoothing may be used in the remote session. Value 0 - Disable font smoothing in the remote session. Value 1 - Font smoothing is permitted. |
allow desktop composition | i | 0 | This setting determines if desktop composition is permitted when connected to the remote computer. Value 0 - Disable desktop composition in the remote session. Value 1 - Desktop composition is permitted. |
disable full window drag | i | 1 | This setting determines if the window content is displayed when the window is dragged to a new location. Value 0 - Show the contents of the window while dragging. Value 1 - Show an outline of the window while dragging. |
disable menu anims | i | 1 | This setting determines if menus and windows can be displayed with animation effects in the remote session. Value 0 - Menu and window animation is permitted. Value 1 - No menu and window animation. |
disable themes | i | 0 | This setting determines if themes are permitted when connected to the remote computer. Value 0 - Themes are permitted. Value 1 - Disable theme in the remote session. |
disable cursor setting | i | 0 | |
bitmapcachepersistenable | i | 1 | This setting determines if bitmaps are cached on the local computer (disk-based cache). Bitmap caching improves the performance of a remote session. Value 0 - Do not cache bitmaps. Value 1 - Cache bitmaps. |
full address | s | A valid computer name, IPv4 address, or IPv6 address. | This setting specifies the name or IP address of the remote computer that will be connected. It corresponds to the entry in the Computer text box on the General tab under Options in RDC. NOTE: It does not have a default value. |
audiomode | i | 0 | This setting determines how sounds on a remote computer are handled when connected to the remote computer. Value 0 - Play sounds on the local computer (Play on this computer) Value 1 - Play sounds on the remote computer (Play on remote computer) Value 2 - Do not play sounds (Do not play). NOTE: The default value is 0. |
redirectprinters | i | 1 | This setting determines whether printers configured on the client computer will be redirected and available in the remote session connected to a remote computer. Value 0 - The printers on the local computer are not available in the remote session. Value 1 - The printers on the local computer are available in the remote session. NOTE: The default value is 1. |
redirectcomports | i | 1 | This setting determines whether the COM (serial) ports on the client computer will be redirected and available in the remote session when connected to a remote computer. Value 0 - The COM ports on the local computer are not available in the remote session. Value 1 - The COM ports on the local computer are available in the
remote session. NOTE: The default value is 0. |
redirectsmartcards | i | 1 | This setting determines whether smart card devices on the client computer will be redirected and available in the remote session when connected to a remote computer. Value 0 - The smart card device on the local computer is not available in the remote session. Value 1 - The smart card device on the local computer is available in the remote session. NOTE: The default value is 1. |
redirectclipboard | i | 1 | This setting determines whether the Clipboard on the client computer will be redirected and available in the remote session when connected to a remote computer. Value 0 - The Clipboard on the local computer is not available in the remote session. Value 1 - The Clipboard on the local computer is available in the remote session. NOTE: The default value is 1. |
redirectposdevices | i | 0 | This setting determines if Microsoft Point of Service (POS) for .NET devices connected to the client computer will be redirected and available in the remote session. Value 0 - The POS devices from the local computer are not available in the remote session. Value 1 - The POS devices from the local computer are available in the remote session. |
devicestoredirect | s | * | This setting determines which supported Plug and Play devices on the client computer will be redirected and available in the remote session. NOTE: It does not have a default value. |
drivestoredirect | s | * | This setting determines which local disk drives on the client computer will be redirected and available in the remote session. NOTE: It does not have a default value. |
autoreconnection enabled | i | 1 | This setting determines if the client computer will automatically reconnect to the remote computer if the connection is dropped. Value 0 - Do not attempt to reconnect. Value 1 - Attempt to reconnect. |
authentication level | i | 2 | This setting determines what should happen when server authentication fails. Value 0 - If server authentication fails, connect without giving a warning. Value 1 - If server authentication fails, do not connect. Value 2 - If server authentication fails, show a warning and allow the user to connect or not. Value 3 - Server authentication is not required. |
prompt for credentials | i | 0 | This setting determines if Remote Desktop Connection will prompt for credentials when connecting to a remote computer for which the credentials have been previously saved. Value 0 - Remote Desktop will use the saved credentials and will not prompt for credentials. Value 1 - Remote Desktop will prompt for credentials |
negotiate security layer | i | 1 | This setting determines if the level of security is negotiated or not. Value 0 - Security layer negotiation is not enabled and the session is started by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Value 1 - Security layer negotiation is enabled and the session is started by using x.224 encryption. |
remoteapplicationmode | i | 0 | This setting determines if a RemoteApp should be launched when connecting to the remote computer. Value 0 - Use a normal session and do not start a RemoteApp. Value 1 - Connect and launch a RemoteApp. |
alternate shell | s | * | This specifies a program to be started automatically when connected to a remote computer. The value should be a valid path to an executable file.
This setting only works when connecting to servers. NOTE: It does not have a default value. |
shell working directory | s | * | The working directory on the remote computer to be used if an alternate shell is specified. NOTE: It does not have a default value. |
gatewayhostname | s | * | This setting specifies the hostname of the Remote Desktop Gateway. NOTE: It does not have a default value. |
gatewayusagemethod | i | 4 | This specifies if and how to use a Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) server. Value 0 - Do not use an RD Gateway server. Value 1 - Always use an RD Gateway, even for local connections. Value 2 - Use the RD Gateway if a direct connection cannot be made to the remote computer (i.e. bypass for local addresses). Value 3 - Use the default RD Gateway settings Value 4 - Do not use an RD Gateway server. |
gatewaycredentialssource | i | 4 | This setting specifies the credentials that should be used to validate the connection with the RD Gateway. Value 0 - Ask for password (NTLM). Value 1 - Use a smart card. Value 4 - Allow users to select later. |
gatewayprofileusagemethod | i | 0 | This setting determines which RD Gateway authentication method is to be used. Value 0 - Use the default profile mode, as specified by the administrator. Value 1 - Use explicit settings. |
promptcredentialonce | i | 0 | This setting determines if Remote Desktop Connection should use the same credentials for both the RD Gateway and the remote computer. Value 0 - Remote Desktop will not use the same credentials . Value 1 - Remote Desktop will use the same credentials for both the RD gateway and the remote computer. |
gatewaybrokeringtype | i | 0 | This setting gets and sets the gateway brokering type. |
use redirection server name | i | 0 | This setting helps with the redirection of server names. |
rdgiskdcproxy | i | 0 | |
kdcproxyname | s | * | |