Thanks for the feedback. If you are talking about the controls used by the inadequate "sample page" that MS provides with the ActiveX, that may be the case, but with the OCX release that accompanied Windows 2003 Server your statement is not accurate. It may be the other way around actually....... You will need to expand somewhat (read: "greatly") on the "sample page" to get the desired functionality, however. I currently have every control and function that the MSI (GUI) incorporates working properly with the OCX version, except for the Connection bar issue (which really is a minor one, but should work properly nonetheless). Just as an FYI, below is a partial, alphabetical list of "methods" or control functions that you have available with the Win2k3 based OCX version. Not that you asked, but the only advantage I see with the MSI version is the ability to save the "Connection Settings" as a file for later use. This, however, is minor in comparison to the benefits of having a centralized (and customizable) web based launch point vs. the major disadvantages of a distributed PC based (and controlled) MSI client architecture. From client configuration, upgradability, and overall flexibility perspectives, I would have strong reservations about using the MSI version for any decent size Terminal Services solution. Regards, Dag Sjolund Senior Systems Engineer Best Western International, Inc. "THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®" OCX Methods and controls: MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings.PluginDlls MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.AcceleratorPassthrough MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapCacheSize MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapPersistence MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapVirtualCache16BppSize MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapVirtualCache24BppSize MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapVirtualCacheSize MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ClearTextPassword MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ConnectToServerConsole MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DedicatedTerminal MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DisableCtrlAltDel MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DisplayConnectionBar MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DoubleClickDetect MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.EnableAutoReconnect MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.EnableMouse MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.EnableWindowsKey MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.FullScreen MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.GrabFocusOnConnect MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltEsc MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltShiftTab MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltSpace MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltTab MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyCtrlAltDel MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyCtrlEsc MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.InputEventsAtOnce MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.KeepAliveInterval MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.KeyboardType MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MaxEventCount MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MaximizeShell MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MaxReconnectAttempts MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MinInputSendInterval MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MinutesToIdleTimeout MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.NumBitmapCaches MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.OrderDrawThreshold MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.OverallConnectionTimeout MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PerformanceFlags MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PersistCacheDirectory MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PinConnectionBar MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RdpdrClipCleanTempDirString MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RdpdrClipPasteInfoString MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RdpdrLocalPrintingDocName MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RDPPort MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectDrives MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectPorts MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectPrinters MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectSmartCards MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ScaleBitmapCachesByBPP MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ShadowBitmap MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ShutdownTimeout MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.SingleConnectionTimeout MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.SmartSizing MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.SmoothScroll MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings3.ConnectionBarShowMinimizeButton MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings3.ConnectionBarShowRestoreButton MsRdpClient.ColorDepth MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.AudioRedirectionMode MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.KeyboardHookMode MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.StartProgram MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.WorkDir -----Original Message----- From: Ron Oglesby [mailto:roglesby@xxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 2:57 PM To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [THIN] Re: Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX Having messed with that some I can tell you the OCX (web client) and the MSI (Full RDC client) are worlds apart. While you may have several controls and functions available on the full client most are sorely lacking in the web version. You are most likely out of luck. Ron Oglesby Senior Technical Architect RapidApp Office 312.372.7188 Mobile 815.325.7618 email roglesby@xxxxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: Sjolund, Dag [mailto:Sjolund@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 10:09 PM To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [THIN] Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX Using the Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX control, I am trying to configure the Connection bar to "Display" AND "Auto-hide". Having the Connection bar displayed is the default behavior, but the Auto-hide option is not. When the appropriate methods are called they error out. Is there anyway to enable/configure the "MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DisplayConnectionBar" and "MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PinConnectionBar" methods? If no, why not? The "Display Connection bar" options is configurable in the MSI/EXE version of the RDP client and should be available AND configurable in the OCX version as well as. Any input/feedback is appreciated. Thanks, Dag