Optimize visual experience when using RemoteFX: registry value VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate and 1 moreComputerHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services

Policy ID: TS_RemoteDesktopVirtualGraphics
Scope: Computer Configuration
Supported on: Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 (and their subsequent Service Packs) only
Source: Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category: Windows Components › Remote Desktop Services › Remote Desktop Session Host › Remote Session Environment › RemoteFX for Windows Server 2008 R2

Registry

VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate

REG_DWORDComputer

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\ Current key

Enabled value: Depends on the option value
Element: Screen capture rate (frames per second):

Options
Item	Stored value
Highest (best quality)	1
Medium (default)	2
Lowest	3

Apply with .reg · CMD · PowerShell

.reg

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\]

; Options (use only one)
; Highest (best quality)
"VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate"=dword:00000001
; Medium (default)
"VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate"=dword:00000002
; Lowest
"VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate"=dword:00000003

CMD

:: Options (use only one)

:: Highest (best quality)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\\" /v "VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
:: Medium (default)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\\" /v "VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate" /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f
:: Lowest
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\\" /v "VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate" /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f

PowerShell

# Common: create the key
New-Item -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\' -Force | Out-Null

# Options (use only one)
# Highest (best quality)
New-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\' -Name 'VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate' -PropertyType DWord -Value 1 -Force | Out-Null
# Medium (default)
New-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\' -Name 'VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate' -PropertyType DWord -Value 2 -Force | Out-Null
# Lowest
New-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\' -Name 'VGOptimization_CaptureFrameRate' -PropertyType DWord -Value 3 -Force | Out-Null

VGOptimization_CompressionRatio

REG_DWORDComputer

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\ Current key

Enabled value: Depends on the option value
Element: Screen Image Quality:

Options
Item	Stored value
Highest (best quality)	1
Medium (default)	2
Lowest	3

Apply with .reg · CMD · PowerShell

.reg

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\]

; Options (use only one)
; Highest (best quality)
"VGOptimization_CompressionRatio"=dword:00000001
; Medium (default)
"VGOptimization_CompressionRatio"=dword:00000002
; Lowest
"VGOptimization_CompressionRatio"=dword:00000003

CMD

:: Options (use only one)

:: Highest (best quality)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\\" /v "VGOptimization_CompressionRatio" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
:: Medium (default)
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\\" /v "VGOptimization_CompressionRatio" /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f
:: Lowest
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\\" /v "VGOptimization_CompressionRatio" /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f

PowerShell

# Common: create the key
New-Item -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\' -Force | Out-Null

# Options (use only one)
# Highest (best quality)
New-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\' -Name 'VGOptimization_CompressionRatio' -PropertyType DWord -Value 1 -Force | Out-Null
# Medium (default)
New-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\' -Name 'VGOptimization_CompressionRatio' -PropertyType DWord -Value 2 -Force | Out-Null
# Lowest
New-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\' -Name 'VGOptimization_CompressionRatio' -PropertyType DWord -Value 3 -Force | Out-Null