Prevent the Remote Desktop Sharing (RDS) icon from appearing in the notification tray

To Prevent the Remote Desktop Sharing (RDS) icon from appearing in the notification tray:

1. Click Start, then Run.


2. Type services.msc and then click ok.


3. Scroll down until you find the NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing service


4. Double-click on it.


5. Click on the Log On tab.


6. Uncheck Allow service to interact with desktop


7. Click OK then close the services window.


8. Reboot (You must reboot).

There you go. When you return, RDS will work, but there will be no icon in the notification area.