When making theFIRST Remote Desktop Connection between any of the following:
Local Computer Remote Computer
Windows 7 Windows 7
Windows 7 Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008
there is a 20-30 second delay before the connection is established. On some versions of Remote Desktop client you will see the message “Securing Remote Connection” during the delay. Once the first connection has been established the delay disappears for any new connections which occur within the next 3-5 minutes. After 3-5 minutes the delay reoccurs.
The delay does NOT occur for the following connections:
Local Computer Remote Computer
Windows 7 Windows XP
Windows 7 Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 Windows 7
Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008
There are no certificates nor terminal services gateways involved. This is on a LAN connection.