Microsoft Windows
Remote Session Environment
22 policies · 1 subcategories
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Controls configuration of the user interface in Remote Desktop Services sessions
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- ComputerAllow desktop composition for remote desktop sessionsWindows Server 2008 R2 only
- ComputerAlways show desktop on connectionAt least Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- UserAlways show desktop on connectionWindowsServer2008
- ComputerConfigure compression for RemoteFX dataAt least Windows Vista with Service Pack 1
- ComputerConfigure H.264/AVC hardware encoding for Remote Desktop ConnectionsAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10
- ComputerConfigure image quality for RemoteFX Adaptive GraphicsAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerConfigure RemoteFX Adaptive GraphicsAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerDo not allow font smoothingAt least Windows Server 2008 R2
- ComputerEnable enhanced shell experience for RemoteAppAt least Windows 11 Version 22H2
- ComputerEnable RemoteFX encoding for RemoteFX clients designed for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerEnforce Removal of Remote Desktop WallpaperAt least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional
- ComputerLimit maximum color depthWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
- ComputerLimit maximum display resolutionAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- ComputerLimit number of monitorsAt least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
- ComputerPrioritize H.264/AVC 444 graphics mode for Remote Desktop ConnectionsAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10
- ComputerRemove "Disconnect" option from Shut Down dialogAt least Windows 2000 Terminal Services
- UserRemove remote desktop wallpaperWindowsServer2008
- ComputerRemove Windows Security item from Start menuAt least Windows 2000 Terminal Services
- ComputerStart a program on connectionAt least Windows Server 2003
- ComputerUse advanced RemoteFX graphics for RemoteAppAt least Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 8.1
- ComputerUse hardware graphics adapters for all Remote Desktop Services sessionsAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerUse WDDM graphics display driver for Remote Desktop ConnectionsWindows 10 Version 1903, Windows 10 Version 1909, and Windows 10 Version 2004