Blank or Black Screen When Remote Control Vista System with VNC

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) allows users to connect and remotely control another computer using a graphical desktop sharing system which based on the RFB protocol. If you run VNC Server from RealVNC, TightVNC or UltraUNC in Windows Vista (assuming you can install and run the VNC Server properly by using various workarounds), and trying to remote VNC connect to the system, you may face a problem where the VNC screen window of the remote computer appears to be black, dark or simply blank.

The VNC appears to be working fine and able to connect to the remote Vista system properly, as VNC client shows connection connected, prompts for password, accepts and login, and then brings up the remote Vista desktop window. However, the error symptom will occur. Users can only see a blank or black screen instead of proper Vista desktop, both in VNC window or full screen.

This Vista blank screen on VNC connection problem is most likely caused by Windows Aero theme or color scheme. The Vista Aero scheme causes the desktop to not transfer over via the VNC connection, thus users initiating the VNC remote control view only a blank or black desktop.

The solution to this VNC Vista black desktop screen problem is easy – simply disable the Windows Vista Aero theme. To do so, right click on black space on desktop of target remote system (the one you want to remote control with VNC, where server is running), choose Personalize. Then click on Windows Color and Appearance link, follow by Open classic appearance properties for more color options link. In the Color Scheme list of options, select non-Aero theme, such as Windows Vista Basic or Windows Classic, then press OK.

If you must want and can’t live without Aero Glass effect, you can try this alternative workaround to get VNC working with Vista without turning off Aero. Install UltraVNC Server on target Vista system (server side to remote control to), then go to User Properties, and untick the Poll Full Screen option.


4 Responses to “Blank or Black Screen When Remote Control Vista System with VNC”

  1. UltraVNCビューワでAeroテーマを適用したVistaに接続すると画面が真っ暗になる | onk blog
    January 25th, 2009 19:59
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    [...] 参考 Windowsのリモートデスクトップ機能で接続するとAeroが解除された状態で表示されるので、 その状態で同時にVNCで接続すると画面が表示されたので不思議に思っていたのだけど、そういうことだったんですね。 VNC, WindowsVista カテゴリーの関連投稿Windows7のAeroSnapをVistaで使う(ウィンドウ自動リサイズ) – January 18th, 2009Windows VistaでCygwinのzshを正常動作させる方法 – January 18th, 2009VistaのタスクバーをWindows7っぽくする方法 – January 14th, 2009 Filed in VNC, WindowsVista « vimでPHPの文法チェック 書籍出版「モバイルユーザビリティ・デザイン 新・100の法則」 » [...]

  2. remotecool
    October 22nd, 2008 06:33
    3

    Try z2 Remote2PC. It’s free with basic features and works much better than vnc for Vista.
    z2software.com/Remote2PC.htm

  3. banzai
    August 3rd, 2007 01:31
    2

    Install RealVNC enterprise. It will work, with Aero.

  4. Workaround to Run VNC Server in Windows Vista » My Digital Life
    August 2nd, 2007 00:13
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    [...] the other hand, check out solution for those who facing black screen on remote VNC connection to Vista. Get help or contribute tips or tricks at My Digital Life [...]

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