Why is my remote desktop connection so slow?

How to optimize your slow Remote Desktop connection?

1. Start-up Remote Desktop Connection in your computer from Start -> All Programs -> Accessories->Remote Desktop Connection [or click on the start-button, select Run and type mstsc in the box and click on OK]

2. Click on the Options button and then click on the Experience Tab

3. Under Choose your connection speed to Optimize performance select a lower speed like Modem -56kbps or Broadband 128kbps 1.5mbps.

[Note: As you increase or decrease the connection speed, Windows XP automatically allows or removes additional options, under Allow the following in the same window.]

You can also do one more thing to speed up your Remote Desktop connection:

1. Click on the Local Resources Tab of the Remote Desktop Connection window.
2. Under Remote Computer Sound, select Do not play
3. Then, under Local Devices, select only those devices you would need, such as Disk Drives, Printers or Serial ports.

See image below:

4. Click on Connect.

You will now see an improvement in the speed of your Remote Desktop Connection!