the RDP window is always on top

Question

Hello,
I have Windows 10 ENT x64 Version 10.0.19043.1165 and two monitors. One monitor I use for local application, and another monitor for RDP session. Previously, if I open a local application and move it to a second monitor, the application will be ON TOP of RDP. Previously, if the application was outside the RDP window, but I click on the application in the tray, then it appeared ON TOP of the RDP window.
But now, the RDP window always hides both active applications and applications that I move to the second monitor. Is there any setting to change this useless behaviour? I want my active application to be always in front of RDP.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Hello Anahaym,

You can change this behavior by modifying the .RDP file for your connection.

the value is the setting "videoplaybackmode:i:1" to "videoplaybackmode:i:0".
(*in case the value doesn't exist, create it before the end)

You can read other suggestions and troubleshooting in a previous forums post here: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/9fcf14e3-b831-443e-8d3b-7d7b6fbf6faf/remote-desktop-app-quotalways-on-topquot-after-fall-creators-update?forum=win10itprogeneral

Hope this helps with your query,
Best regards,