Configuring RemoteFX for an Optimal Experience

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Updated: February 16, 2011

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1

Use the following procedures to optimize the RemoteFX experience:

  • Configure the display power settings.

  • Enable Windows Aero on the personal virtual desktop.

To configure the display power settings for connections that use RemoteFX

  1. Log on to the virtual desktop as a member of the local Administrators group.

  2. Click Start, and in the Search programs and files box, type gpedit.msc, and then press ENTER.

  3. Navigate to Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Power Management\Video and Display Settings.

  4. Double-click Turn off the Display (Plugged In).

  5. Select the Enabled option.

  6. In the Turn Off the Display (seconds) box, type 0, and then click OK.

  7. Double-click Turn off the Display (On Battery).

  8. Select the Enabled option.

  9. In the Turn Off the Display (seconds) box, type 0, and then click OK.

  10. Restart the virtual machine.

Important

Changing this Group Policy setting from the default value is recommended for the optimal experience. The previous procedure simplifies the process by informing you how to apply the Group Policy setting from within the virtual machine. However, the recommended way to apply Group Policy settings continues to be by using Group Policy Management Console.

To enable Windows Aero

  1. Log on to virtual desktop as a member of the local Administrators group.

  2. Right-click the desktop.

  3. Click Personalize, and then in the Change visuals and sounds on your computer box, select one of the themes shown under the Aero Themes heading.

  4. Verify that the window transparency is enabled, and then close the window.

Important

Due to a known issue in Windows Server 2008 R2, you may see screen artifacts when Windows Aero is turned off. We recommend that you always enable Windows Aero on RemoteFX-enabled virtual desktops.