# Setting up the remote context

In order to run an automation with the Remote Desktop minimized, follow these steps:

Note: These steps must be done on the machine that runs the Remote Desktop, not the Remote Desktop itself.

Note: All instances of Remote Desktop must be closed.

1\) In the Windows search bar, type "run"(or Windows Key + R) and the following window should pop up:

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In it, type "regedit" and press Ok.

2\) In the Registry Editor's search bar, type: "Computer\HKEY\_CURRENT\_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Terminal Server Client" and press Enter.

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3\) In the folder that you have just opened, right click -> select "New" -> select "DWORD (32-bit) Value"

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Change the name of the newly created file to "RemoteDesktop\_SuppressWhenMinimized"

4\) Open the file and in the "Value data" field, put 2 (it's 0 by default).

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Click "OK" to save

5\) Restart the PC.


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