Default log on computer

[Gretchen Hembree]

On a Windows XP machine I am logging on to Terminal Server and want to change
the default "log on to" machine. Basically I am not wanting to log on to the
Terminal Server, but our data server that is connected to it. I can easily
use the drop down menu to select that server, but when I used the same
arrangement on a Windows 98 machine the preferred machine was the default
listed. I have done some research and think my solution lies in the registry
are of: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Terminal Server Client\Default
However, I am not sure what to do from there, if anything!

On a similar note, but another issue, I placed a short cut for the Client
Connection Manager on the desktop, but when I place a shortcut to the direct
connection I make it can't find it when selected. Again this we not an issue
with Windows 98. I ma not sure if my explanations even make sense so please
feel free to contact me for clarification. Thank you!

[Vera Noest [MVP]]

Start the Remote Desktop client on your XP machine, select the
server that you want to connect to, configure all other connection
settings (under "options"), and then click on "Save". Save the
settings to an rdp file, something like "my_preferred_server.rdp".
If you put this rdp file (or a shortcut to it) on your desktop, you
can doubleclick it to start the connection.
I have a whole bunch of pre-configured rdp files on my desktop, one
for each server which I connect to daily.

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Post by Gretchen Hembree
On a Windows XP machine I am logging on to Terminal Server and
want to change the default "log on to" machine. Basically I am
not wanting to log on to the Terminal Server, but our data
server that is connected to it. I can easily use the drop down
menu to select that server, but when I used the same arrangement
on a Windows 98 machine the preferred machine was the default
listed. I have done some research and think my solution lies in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Terminal Server
Client\Default However, I am not sure what to do from there, if
anything!
On a similar note, but another issue, I placed a short cut for
the Client Connection Manager on the desktop, but when I place a
shortcut to the direct connection I make it can't find it when
selected. Again this we not an issue with Windows 98. I ma not
sure if my explanations even make sense so please feel free to
contact me for clarification. Thank you!