Remote Desktop Connection tips

mstsc is my daily use program and I found some tips that make it work batter

1. Delete bitmap cache.

Close all active mstsc and delete all bmc files from path C:\Users\[user]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Terminal Server Client\Cache\*.bmc

2. Don’t use full screen mode

Windows mode is a lot faster. You can specific width and height by command line options:

mstsc /w:144 0/h:900

3. “Turn off Automatic Root Certificates Update” for faster login.

Most of terminal server running on self-sign SSL certificate, so no need Automatic Root Certificates Update.

run “gpedit.msc” and “Turn off Automatic Root Certificates Update”

4. Disable AuthenticationLevelOverride

Run regedit and change below setting (HEX)

Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key Path: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Terminal Server Client
Value name: AuthenticationLevelOverride
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value data: 00000000

that’s all