How do I connect to Windows XP Terminal Services with a color depth greater than 256?
This tip comes from http://www.jsiinc.com If you install Remote Desktop Web Connection in Windows XP, a user on another computer can use Start / Programs / Accessories / Communications / Remote Desktop Connection to begin the process of connecting to your computer. The default color depth of this connection is 256. Before a client connects to your computer, use Group Policy to set the maximum color depth you allow, a value that should NOT exceed the capability of your video adapter: 1. Start / Run / gpedit.msc / OK. 2. Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Terminal Services. 3. Double-click Limit Maximum Color Depth, enable the policy, and set the maximum color depth. 4. Press Apply and OK. When the client wishes to connect, they: 1. Start / Programs / Accessories / Communications / Remote Desktop Connection. 2. Type the name of your computer. 3. Press the the Options button. 4. Select the Display tab. 5. Select the color resolution they desire. 6. Pr