Microsoft shouldn't have reinstated the start button in Windows 8.1

Re:Microsoft shouldn't have reinstated the start button in W... by sprockincat on Monday August 26, 2013 @12:12PM (#6277944)

Every one of the methods listed for accessing the Start menu in Windows 8 causes problems in a remote desktop connection.

-The mouse isn't always locked into the active rdc window, so finding the corner of the screen is tedious

-Swiping in from the side of the window with a mouse doesn't work

-Pressing the Start key on your keyboard will open the host Start menu, not the remotely connected instance

Of course rdc is a bit of an edge case, but it's very important for business/power users.

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Re:Microsoft shouldn't have reinstated the start button in W... by marak210 on Tuesday August 27, 2013 @08:08AM (#6282927)

Interesting, not something I've yet to do yet I RDP into Windows 7 daily.

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Re:Microsoft shouldn't have reinstated the start button in W... by sprockincat on Tuesday August 27, 2013 @12:41PM (#6284536)

If you run your RDP client in full screen, don't use multiple monitors, and map your windows key to the remote os then it gets a little better. The break-in period is a little painful though, especially disconnecting (Charms Menu > Settings > Power > Disconnect??). I'm hoping the 8.1 update smooths out some of the issues.

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