How can I use both monitors during RDP session?

I have dual monitors set up on my home computer (running Windows 7 Ultimate). I am trying to do RDP to my computer at work (running Windows XP Pro).

So far I have been unsuccessful in being able to utilize both monitors in the remote session.

I have checked the box to "use all my monitors for the remote session" but that doesn't work either. I also tried 'mstsc/span' from Run and it says, Windows can't find it.

My monitors are set up side by side and they are each 1920 x 1080.

Marcy

Posted 2012-04-05T12:56:59.993

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Does your computer at work have two monitors? – Supercereal – 2012-04-05T13:03:01.033

No. the computer at work only has 1 monitor – Marcy – 2012-04-05T13:38:21.860

The number of monitors on the work PC is moot, it is running XP and does not support multiple monitor RDP. Please see my answer below. – Paperlantern – 2012-04-05T13:59:57.590

Answers

This only works in certain releases of Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2. I believe the Ultimate version of 7 and the Enterprise version of 7 will do this, as well as any version of Server 2008 R2. I do not think Windows XP supports this feature.

Paperlantern

Posted 2012-04-05T12:56:59.993

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He is using Windows 7. Windows 7 Professional also supports it. – Ramhound – 2012-04-05T13:46:48.483

@ramhound Unfortunately the TARGET PC has to be the one with Windows 7 Enterprise or Ultimate. No, Windows 7 pro does not support it. ONLY Ultimate and Enterprise. – Paperlantern – 2012-04-05T13:58:54.953

Good News! I saved an RDP shortcut on my desktop and modified the Target at the end by adding ' /span' and open RDP from that shortcut and I've got what I need now. I'm in business. Thanks for the comments. – Marcy – 2012-04-05T14:10:04.380

This is not a true multi-monitor environment but if it works for you then that is excellent. – Paperlantern – 2012-04-05T14:18:23.557