Windows 10: RDP with Surface Go 2 - Local taskbar is always on top

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RDP, how to hide local Taskbar when an always-on-top window exists

When I open Remote Desktop Connection window full-screen, if there is an always-on-top window such as a video player, the local Taskbar persists, so I cannot see the remote Taskbar.

Is there anyway to make the local Taskbar hidden whether there is an always-on-top window exists or not? I usually have a small video player window all the time (always-on-top), even when using remote desktop.

Update

With the latest version of RDP, it no longer happens.

 

"Surface Detach" Icon Removal on Surface Book Taskbar

Hi,

As per the description I understand that you are trying to remove the Surface detach icon from the Taskbar on your Surface device, we will help you with this issue.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to disable it and check if it helps.

You will have to disable the Surface DTX. Follow:

• Press and hold (or right-click) the taskbar and select Task Manager.
• In Task Manager, select the Startup tab.
• Check if the Surface DTX status is shown as Disabled.
• Close Task Manager.
• Go to Start
  
  , and select
  Power > Restart to restart your Surface Book.

Hope it helps. Let us know for further assistance on accessing the Surface device, we will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

 

RDP, how to hide local Taskbar when an always-on-top window exists

It is only possible with the help of a 3rd party RDP client which is able to display both taskbars (local and remote) at the same time. I am using such a client, it's called ASG-Remote Desktop (formerly visionapp Remote Desktop). The local taskbar is visible at its usual place, and the remote taskbar can stay above it.

Here is an example, see screenshot: the local explorer (Windows 10) is pinned "on top" like your video player and won't disappear when you work within the RDP session on the Windows 7 computer (see remote explorer).

BTW ASG-Remote Desktop is no freeware, but it's possible to get a license for a maximum of three simultanous used connections for free.

Having both taskbars, local and remote, visible all the time is very convenient. E.g., I can check my local emails without hiding the local desktop. Switching between different open remote sessions is very easy, too. If something will be displayed only on my local taskbar I notice it immediately, e.g. a temperature warning. The only drawback is that from now on two taskbars are visible within a remote session. Perhaps it would be a good idea to use different colors for the taskbars...