Issue RDP'ing into HTPC - assistance required!

chrisgt

chrisgt

chrisgt

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Hi guys,

I'm having a few issues with remote connecting to my HTPC downstairs.

Firstly, both are on a wired network.

My host PC spec is:
i3 530
8GB RAM
1GB GTX 460

My HTPC spec is:
AMD LIano A6-3500 2.1GHz
4GB RAM
OCZ Agility 3 SSD

So I remote connect in, and it runs like a dog. Firstly, the desktop loads slowly in block chunks, left to right. Minimising/restoring windows takes an age and is very slow, and moving around/doing anything is a nightmare.

First thing I tried doing is changing the RDP settings. Turned Colors down to 15bit, unticked everything under Experience. But it still runs like crap (and now looks like crap too!)

Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this?

Thanks,
Chris.
 
I'm on 50meg, and it is wired via a powerline adapter. Internet speed on both is circa 50MB. How else can I test the connection 'between them'?

I'd like to try and avoid TeamViewer if possible. In theory, terminal services should be perfect :(

Always something!
 
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Hi guys,

Been investigating this further this evening. I have 3 PC's on the LAN.

PC1 (Host) & PC2 and connected via cable to my Virgin SuperHub, PC3 (HTPC) is connected to the SuperHub via powerline.

I have been using LAN Speed Test to check connection. If I try sharing a 50MB file between PC1 and PC2 (both ways) I get something like 400MBps. If I try doing the same between either PC1 or PC2 and PC3...the program crashes and I don't get a result lol.

What could be causing this? As I said previously, the internet speed on PC3 is perfect. How can the fact its via powerline affect the LAN speed?
 
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