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does any one know why windows media player always starts when I connect to my computer using remote deskop and how can I stop it.
both my pc and laptop are using xp pro sp3.

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Does it start on that pc when you log on locally?

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i think theres an option in advanced settings which basically says - run these programs when connecting remotely, how media player got in that list is another matter.

so load the remote desktop connection program, select options, look for the program tab and see if media player is listed.

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