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Trouble with Remote Desktop desktop size

I just started working with a Virtual Private Server by way of Remote Desktop but the screen sizes don't match, if you will.

I mean that I am constantly using the scroll bar just to see various parts of the scren.

I tried to change the Display Properties on Settings page of the VPS but it's locked at 1600 by 1050.

Any suggestion about what I can do? I am really unproductive since I can not see the whole screen at once.

thanks,
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curiouswebster

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On my ISP, the VPS is set to 1600 X 1050 but it's locked and will not let me change it! So I'm stuck on the server end.

Is there a way for me to adjust the Remote Desktop on the client end to use a larger display area?

thanks,
NBW

Brian Pringle

The client would also have to support a larger area. If the workstation is only able to support 1024x768, then that would be the largest that it can display for a remote desktop window.

You might want to look into using VNC instead of remote desktop. There are versions of it that will allow for screen scaling. There would be a degradation in the screen quality, but you wouldn't have to scroll to see parts of the screen.

curiouswebster

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Both systems support a larger area.

My client can support much finer resolution than even 1600 X 1050.

Actually, I have Tight VNC if my memory serves me correctly.

Thanks, I'll look for it.