How to Delete Remote Desktop Cache
By C.D. Crowder
Microsoft makes it easy to connect to remote machines for support or file sharing through the Remote Desktop utility. The application is installed in Windows and allows you to see a virtual desktop of another person's computer. Each time you use Remote Desktop to connect to another computer, data on the connection and remote computer is stored inside your registry. To clear this cache of data, you must edit your registry. Clearing the Remote Desktop cache erases any identifying information about remote connections.
Start the computer you want to delete the cache on.
Press "Windows-R” to open the “Run” prompt.
Type “regedit.exe” and press “OK.”
Press “Yes” if the Windows User Account Control message appears.
Use the “+” symbols to expand and navigate to the following registry key: “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Terminal Server Client\Default.”
Right-click each entry beginning with “MRU” along with a number. Select “Delete.” The number of entries depends on the number of remote desktop connections you've made.
Tips
If you don't feel comfortable editing the registry, use the Microsoft Fix it option listed in the References section.
Warnings
Never edit or delete any entries in the registry unless you know exactly what they are. Editing the registry can corrupt your computer.
References
Writer Bio
C.D. Crowder has been a freelance writer on a variety of topics including but not limited to technology, education, music, relationships and pets since 2008. Crowder holds an A.A.S degree in networking and one in software development and continues to develop programs and websites in addition to writing.