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--- remote_desktop_tricks [2012/02/12 17:11] – juckins
+++ remote_desktop_tricks [2016/04/08 18:51] (current) – juckins
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 __rdesktop__
 <code>
-rdesktop -x 0x8F -g 1600x1200 -f HOST -u USERNAME -d DOMAIN
+rdesktop -a 32 -x 0x8F -g 1600x1200 -f HOST -u USERNAME -d DOMAIN
 </code>
-  * supports font smoothing
+  * connects to Windows Vista/7 at 32 bit
+    * Note that the "-a" option is not found in the man pages
+  * the "-x 0x8F" forces font smoothing
   * CTRL-ALT-ENTER will toggle full screen mode on/off
   * When connecting to Windows7 host, get a black cursor
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+__Blank Monitor after using Remote Desktop Connection__
+  * http://www.urtech.ca/2014/02/solved-remote-desktop-shows-black-screen-in-windows-7-and-8/
+  * Best answer is to disable bitmap caching in the Windows Remote Desktop Connection GUI