How to enable GPU hardware acceleration in RDP sessions?

Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.

Navigate to the following policy settings related to RDP:

Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Remote Session Environment

Find the setting: Use hardware graphics adapters for all Remote Desktop Services sessions.

Enable this policy (set to Enabled).
 

Updated Date 11.12.2025