How to Open RDP in 99% Full Screen

Opening RDP Connections in 99% Full Screen on a Multi-Monitor Setup

By default, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) opens in full-screen mode, but it spans the entire laptop screen instead of extending to the secondary monitor. This article will guide you through the process of adjusting the RDP settings to open a 99% full-screen connection on your primary monitor, leaving a small border for easier navigation back to your local system.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following:

• A laptop with an installed operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, or Linux)
• A secondary monitor
• Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client installed on your laptop

Adjusting RDP Settings for 99% Full-Screen Mode

Follow these steps to modify the RDP settings for a 99% full-screen connection:

1. Launch your RDP client and enter the remote server's IP address or hostname.
2. Click on the "Display" or "Screen" configuration option (the label may vary depending on the RDP client).
3. Instead of selecting "Full Screen," choose a custom resolution or a predefined resolution closest to your monitor's native resolution, but slightly smaller. For example, if your monitor's native resolution is 1920 x 1080, you could choose 1900 x 1000 or a similar aspect ratio.
4. Save the settings and connect to the remote server.
5. Once connected, you can manually resize the RDP window to fill up 99% of your primary monitor, leaving a small border.

Preserving the 99% Full-Screen Setting

To ensure that the 99% full-screen setting is preserved for future connections:

1. Disconnect from the remote server.
2. In your RDP client, locate the option to save or remember the connection settings.
3. Save the connection with the adjusted display settings.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with the 99% full-screen mode, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Ensure that your RDP client supports custom display resolutions.
2. Check your monitor's native resolution and adjust the RDP display settings accordingly.
3. Verify that your laptop and secondary monitor are connected and functioning properly.

References

• Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Client
• How to Configure Remote Desktop Services Client Settings for Remote Desktop Connections
• How to Adjust the Size of Remote Desktop Windows When Using Multiple Monitors