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Dual monitors using remote desktop

I have the same issue described previously in this thread: I use an iMac at home with dual monitors and remote desktop to my work computer, which is a PC with dual monitors. When I check the "Use all my monitors for the remote session" option in the remote desktop session, the session still only uses one of my home monitors (i.e. the iMac). The only change is that I can now drag a window on the remote session off the screen [and cannot drag it back as it is now on the secondary display at work, but not visible at home]). And yes, my home computer is set with the display extended, not mirrored.


I tried remoting to my work PC from another PC at work (same network) and it functions as intended. The PC from which I am connecting to my personal work PC uses both monitors as designed (assuming I check the "Use all my monitors for the remote session". Any additional suggestions are welcomed.





iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.7

Posted on Dec 19, 2024 9:45 AM

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Dec 21, 2024 10:21 AM in response to iMac60

You may have better luck getting help with that in Microsoft's own communities or with their support resources, though someone here may have suggestions. Microsoft appears to be replacing Remote Desktop with "Windows App" so if you can't find a resolution for Remote Desktop, you can see if this new application will work better:


https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/get-started-connect-devices-desktops-apps?tabs=windows-avd%2Cwindows-w365%2Cwindows-devbox%2Cmacos-rds%2Cmacos-pc&pivots=remote-pc


Regards.

Dec 21, 2024 9:25 AM in response to varjak paw

Microsoft Remote Desktop. Below is a screenshot showing that I select the option to use all monitors. That does cause the computer at work to extend to the second display, but my computer (the iMac) at home continues to use only the main monitor. If I drag something off the main home monitor, it disappears and cannot be retrieved. That is, it gets dragged to the secondary display at my work computer, which is not shown on my home computer's second monitor.

Dec 21, 2024 10:37 AM in response to varjak paw

Thanks for the input. I will explore your suggestion, although I'm not very hopeful that it will resolve the problem. I work at a hospital and, for privacy/security reasons, they have the network very locked down (and I understand the need). I have contacted the hospitals IT help desk, but that function is farmed out to an independent contractor. They are only helpful, at best, with resolving the simplest issues. Otherwise, they simply function as message taking service. Because this issue is something that likely affects a very small number of people, it's difficult to get much traction. You've given me the most useful info I've received thus far, and I very much appreciate it.

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