How to reset screen resolution in RDP?

To reset the screen resolution in RDP, you need to change the screen resolution in your local desktop first.

Note: You can’t change display settings from remote session.

Learn how to set screen resolution in RDP by following the below methods:

Using User Interface Method:

1. On your local desktop, right-click in the space and click Display settings.

2. Select the resolution you wish to apply to your remote session.

3. Select Keep changes to apply the new resolution size.

4. When you log in back to your remote desktop, you will find the new resolution applied.

Using Command Prompt Method:

Follow the steps mentioned below to rescale the application icon or text size on the server using the command prompt method:

1. Open the 2016TextSize.bat file.

Note: 2016TextSize.bat file is already present on the desktop for the shared servers but for the dedicated servers, the user needs to contact the Ace Support Team.

2. Choose a desired scale for the text size by entering its corresponding number as indicated in the list.

3. Log off to apply the new text size. Once you log back in, you should see the new text size applied.

Benefits:

Here’re the 3 benefits of setting up screen resolution in RDP:

• Enhanced Remote Viewing: Changing the screen resolution can improve the visual experience when using a remote desktop connection.
• Customized Display: RDP enables you to customize the size of the remote desktop window. You can prevent the need for scrolling or squinting by changing the screen resolution to make sure the remote desktop precisely matches your local screen.
• Effective Resource Utilization: When an RDP session’s connection speed is constrained, or the network is busy, reducing the screen resolution can assist save network traffic and boost performance. The quantity of data that has to be communicated between the local and remote computers can be decreased by lowering the resolution.

Conclusion:

You can tailor and improve the remote desktop experience by utilizing RDP’s screen resolution options, balancing performance, clarity, and compatibility based on your unique needs and available resources.

If you’re still having trouble setting up screen resolution in RDP and need more help, feel free to contact us at +1-855-223-4887