h all this is a re-post from spriceworks as I am truly desperate... :*(
https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/1978620-rds-2016-desktop-icons-flickers-refreshes?page=1#entry-6779185
im having a bit of an issue with Server 2016 as RDSH. when user logs in the desktop icons keeps refreshing (the flicker).
the easiest way to recreate it is to create some text files (10-15) on the desktop then open a windows explorer window (to any folder it doesnt matter) and drag it around to different locations a bit. the flickering occurs when you release the mouse button.
ive downloaded the newest available ISO from MS and the server is fully updated.
the funny thing is that if the user opens folder options and re-applies the folder options settings (without changing anything) - the flickering stops!
unfortunately i could not find a way to trigger this upon user login...
some more info...
* i ruled out roaming profile as a cause - happens with local accounts as well.
* i switched storage to NetApp AFF8040 (AllFlash) to eliminate any network or storage related latency.
* roaming profiles are directly on a share on the NetApp (no DFS)
desktop still refreshing, but the funny thing is, if you open a notepad from the "run" and save your file to the desktop - the file does not appear unless you "trigger" a refresh as described in the first post
so its refreshing and flickering but not when the user saves files on the desk"Apple-converted-space">
now how messed up is that :D
fixes that didn't work for me:
files: delete %AppDataDir%\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer upon login (thumbs cache folder)
reg: NoRemoteChangeNotify - didnt work, flicker continues and desktop not refreshing
reg: delete bags (trying to force recreation of folder options)
Reg Delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU" /F
Reg Delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags" /F
Reg Delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\Bags" /F
Reg Delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\BagMRU" /F
Reg Delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU" /F
Reg Delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags" /F
Reg Delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\Wow6432Node\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags" /F
Reg Delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\Wow6432Node\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU" /F
gpo: user and computer:
App: i ran shexview.exe and disabled all non-MS extensions
AV: MS defender OFF
pleeeese help, thank you
Sean