achinoam01: Install Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection without the bloat

Monday, March 28, 2011

Install Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection without the bloat

Arguably the most useful part of the Office suite, Remote Desktop Connection is available as a free, separate download from Microsoft. The standard installation process will automatically install a bunch of background stuff that you arguably don't need, for instance, the auto-updater, crash reporter, and office dock package. Following this simple hint will allow you to install RDC without the added bloat and annoying auto-update popups.

Mount the .dmg you downloaded from Microsoft's Mactopia site.
Ctrl+click or right click on the RDC Installer package and choose 'Show Package Contents.'
Drill down to /Contents/Packages. You will see four installer packages. Copy the Office2011_en_rdc.pkg installer to your desktop.
Unmount (eject) the disk image and run the installer you just copied.

Everything should work normally, with the exception of no extra processes r ...