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Windows XP and Remote Desktop Connection
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Tips on configuring and optimizing Remote Desktop Connections via Windows XP.


#1: Shrink the Display
Shrink the display size of a Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection for added performance and increased screen real-estate for other software.

#2: Decrease Lag Time
Several tweaks you can perform with the Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection to increase its performance.

#3: Mute Remote Machine Sounds
Mute the sounds coming from a remote machine when using the Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection tool.

#4: Access A Windows 2000 Machine
The Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection tool can be used to access Windows 2000 machines, too.

#5: Optimize For Slow Connections
Use the tools built-in with the Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection tool to optimize for dial-up connections.

#6: What is it?
Use the Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection to remotely access and control other Windows machines on the network.

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