An unexpected program may start when you use the "Start a program" feature in Remote Desktop Connection (912178)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 English (United States)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you use the "Start a program" feature in Remote Desktop Connection, an unexpected program may start.

Note To use this feature, start Remote Desktop Connection, click Options, click the Programs tab, and then click to select the Start the following program on connection check box.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, in the Program path and file name box, enclose the path of the program in quotation marks. For example, to start a program whose path is C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Program.exe, use the following path:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Program.exe"

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:2/14/2006
Keywords:kbtshoot kbprb KB912178 kbAudDeveloper kbAudITPRO
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