Contents of local windows that overlap remote windows in full-screen Remote Desktop sessions also scroll when the remote windows are scrolled in Windows Server 2003 (885188)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

When you run a Remote Desktop session in full-screen mode and then connect to a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer that is running Terminal Services, you may find that the contents of local windows that overlap remote scrolling windows also scroll.

Note Typically, this behavior occurs if you enable the "Always on Top" option for the taskbar or for other Windows-based programs.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the remote full-screen scrolling window scrolls the contents of all intersecting windows, including the contents of the local window.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, follow these steps:

Warning If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
  2. Locate and then click the following subkey:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Terminal Server client

  3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
  4. Type UseShadowBitmapInFullScreen, and then press ENTER.
  5. Double-click UseShadowBitmapInFullScreen, type 1 in the Value data box, and then click OK.
  6. Close Registry Editor.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/21/2004
Keywords:kbtshoot kbprb KB885188 kbAudEndUser
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