Set Custom Scaling for RDP Session

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How do you change or set the scaling in an RDP session?

Create/Modify the following registry key entries on the remote computer:

  • The registry key that is used to specify the resolution. 
    • Registry Key Location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\LogPixels
    • Registry Key (32Bit Dword): LogPixels
    • If LogPixels does not exist then create it
    • Type in a Decimal Value. For a list of the possible values see here .
DPI
Scale factor
96
100
120
125
144
150
192
200
  • The registry key that tells the remote connection to ignore the client scaling
    • Registry Key Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\
    • Registry Key (32Bit Dword): IgnoreClientDesktopScaleFactor
    • Turn on = 1
    • Turn off = 0