OpenGL and Remote Desktop

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Octo picture Octo · Jan 24, 2017 · Viewed 16.4k times · Source

I have trouble using OpenGL over Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) on a Windows 10 computer. The server has an NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600 GT. Yet, OpenGL reports the card is a GDI Generic Device. The driver is up to date v342.01

I know for sure OpenGL over RDC is possible for I am able to do so with another server equipped with a Quadro.

Do I need to enable an option in Windows for it to work? Or is it jus not possible with this graphic card?

Answer

Dorian picture Dorian · Jan 24, 2017

Is MS Remote Desktop necessary in your case?

  1. If it is - you can try to use scheduler to start OpenGL app. Here is a simple powershell script to do this remotely (it assumes you enabled powershell remoting).
  2. If not - try some other remote access software (VNC, TeamViewer or something similar)

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