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[Quick Guide] How to Switch Monitors in Remote Desktop Session

Anita R. 4 Steps 90 Seconds Mar 29, 2024
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In this guide, you will learn the steps to switch screens in a remote desktop session when you are using multiple monitors.
Step 1

Hold down the Win + R keys on your keyboard at the same time and type mstsc /l in the pop-up window, and you'll see information about all the monitors you're using in the current remote session.


check monitors information remote desktop
Step 2

Open Remote Desktop Connection. Go to Display tab and check if you have enabled multiple monitors.


enable multiple monitors for remote desktop
Step 3

Under the General tab, enter the IP address and name of the remote PC and then click Save As.


save RDP settings
Step 4

Find the RDP file you saved in the step 3 and open with Notepad. Enter "selectedmonitors:s:0,2" (The number at the end should be the number of the monitor you want to use. )


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