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Windows 11 Pro — RDP not listening on port 3389

What I tried already... Remote Desktop enabled in Settings TermService : Running fDenyTSConnections : 0 PortNumber : 3389 Firewall disabled (all profiles) NetworkCategory : Private netstat -an | findstr 3389 : no output Reboot attempted : no…

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asked 2026-08-07T14:53:39.2133333+00:00
Alain Jennotte 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-07T14:54:01.6+00:00

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Not able to connect to dev box

[Window Title] Windows App [Content] We couldn't connect because there are currently no available resources. Try again later or contact tech support for help if this keeps happening. [^] Hide details [OK] [Footer] For more tips on how to resolve the…

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asked 2026-08-06T05:43:15.9466667+00:00
Nikita Kokitkar 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
answered 2026-08-07T02:21:23.27+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 905 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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what is std time to connect remote PC using RDP

What is the standard time to connect remote PC using RDP

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asked 2026-08-05T05:32:33.5466667+00:00
Amit Biranje 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-05T06:29:47.4933333+00:00
Harry Phan 27,165 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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RDP constantly reconnecting

For months I have been using RDP by connecting into my customer's network to carry out some work. 5 days ago the RDP starting losing it's connection, and subsequently reconnecting successfully. Now it is so frequent that it is tough to use and I'm…

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asked 2021-01-14T14:48:34.327+00:00
cs_cadguy 11 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-02T08:46:15.9733333+00:00
Israel Edelman 0 Reputation points
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AVD Teams - microphone stops working if taking up ringing call

Hello, I have quite very annoying issue in Teams. I am using Windows App on MacOS and connecting to AVD remote desktop. Teams there are AVD optimized and I have no issue with call quality. It works quite fine when i am joining scheduling calls ( I see…

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asked 2026-03-25T12:00:21.8666667+00:00
prz 0 Reputation points
recommended 2026-07-31T20:18:31.1+00:00
JuliaMarvin 20,910 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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When connecting to WIN11 PC via TightVNC it freezes on logon to remote computer and have to disconnect and reconnect.

When I connect remotely to a WIN11 PC and logon it freezes and I have to disconnect and reconnect and then it is fine. What is causing this?

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asked 2026-07-30T17:15:02.73+00:00
Mike Hanson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-31T03:56:27.9+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 905 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Down grade de Licencia

Se cuenta con una licencia Windows server 2025 Remote Desktop Connection servicies cal user y se necesita habilitar en un Windows server 2016 o 2019. EL problema es que al momento de activarla en el servidor de licencias nos dice que la clave es errónea

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asked 2026-07-22T23:09:39.1733333+00:00
Edgar Castillo Jiménez 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-23T00:38:24.5533333+00:00
Edgar Castillo Jiménez 0 Reputation points
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Windows 11 25H2 Canon printers no longer redirect through RDP to Windows Server 2019

After replacing an older workstation with a Dell running Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.8894), Canon printers no longer function properly through RDP printer redirection. Microsoft IPP Class Driver printers redirect but remote print jobs fail. Canon…

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asked 2026-07-21T22:36:31.64+00:00
David E. Kerwin, CFA 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-22T17:52:50.7366667+00:00
Tracy Le 10,970 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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RDP Issue After System Update

Hello Microsoft Support, I am experiencing an issue with Remote Desktop (RDP) on my Windows 11 Pro system. On July 11, 2026, my computer installed Windows updates. Before the update, RDP was working perfectly without any issues. However, immediately…

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asked 2026-07-21T14:03:17.1266667+00:00
Techloom ServiceDesk 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-21T14:47:11.37+00:00
Techloom ServiceDesk 0 Reputation points
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Remote Help Unattended Guardrails

Our facilities team uses Intune Remote Help to maintain unmanned logistics dashboards across our warehouses. Since these machines don't have a physical operator to accept an incoming connection, what explicit tenant security policies must be enabled to…

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asked 2026-06-26T04:01:36.1333333+00:00
Priya Patel 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T00:18:40.22+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 24,530 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Random RDS Session Crashes (Disconnections with black screen and only RDS banner) unable to re-connect until logged of by admin

Problem: - Users report RDS session crashes usually but not always where the screen will go black leaving the only option to X out of the RDS banner. When trying to re-connect it will briefly allow login then immediately the session will drop and they…

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asked 2022-08-01T15:34:48.807+00:00
Alan O'Riordan 16 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-13T03:11:39.9466667+00:00
Paul 0 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 Search Bar Not Working – All Standard Troubleshooting Steps Tried Without Success

Hello everyone, I am experiencing an issue where the Windows Search bar does not work on Windows 11. Clicking on the search bar or pressing the Windows key does not open search, and it is not possible to type anything. I have already tried the following…

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asked 2025-12-17T13:16:01.0233333+00:00
Maurício Cruz 35 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-11T18:27:05.73+00:00
Abdul Jabbar 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Group Policy | Enable Remote Desktop on PC's | Select allowed users.

Hello, We are running a Windows Server 2016 | Domain. Using Group Policy, I need to accomplish the following: Enable Remote Desktop access on an Organizational Unit containing multiple computers. Allow Remote Desktop Access for a select Security…

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asked 2024-04-23T16:58:37.0666667+00:00
Rudolf Amarlapudi 377 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-09T09:52:27.9833333+00:00
Lens Fury 0 Reputation points
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Access local smart card from RDP session

We have a Windows PC with a tool chain for software development on a security controller. The SDK comes with a virtual smart card. We would like to work remotely (via RDP) with the virtual smart cards. However, Windows does show the virtual smart card…

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asked 2022-04-13T08:40:45.873+00:00
Martin 1 Reputation point
commented 2026-07-05T15:42:47.7633333+00:00
Arye566 0 Reputation points
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Disable Windows Hello for RDP remote credentials prompt

Our organization recently implemented Windows Hello for Business. We now use WHfB to log our local machines. When we use RDP to connect to a remote server, it prompts us for Windows Hello credentials (PIN, Security Key, etc.), but we do NOT want this. We…

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asked 2023-05-22T16:45:44.2633333+00:00
Aaron Halbert 120 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-06-30T19:38:45.5933333+00:00
Joellen M Moyer 0 Reputation points
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Server 2019 and 2022 Remote Desktop Services installation fails: MultiPointServerRole missing

Hi everyone, I've just performed a clean installation of Windows Server 2022 and 2019 Standard (fully up to date) and not having changed anything else, I just tried to perform a Remote Desktop Services installation (server manager > add roles and…

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asked 2021-10-19T13:40:17.86+00:00
steven h 106 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T07:21:59.3066667+00:00
Yasser Ahmed 0 Reputation points
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Omissa Horizon Client

Trying to sign into VDI (Omissa Horizon Client) and forgot my username

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asked 2026-06-25T22:25:31.9433333+00:00
Justin Wagener 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-26T00:45:46.02+00:00
HLBui 11,090 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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RDP Works PC to PC, but I get Error Code 0x204 MAC to PC

I am able to remote into my Windows 10 PC fine from another Windows PC. However, when I attempt to remote in from my MAC OS running High Sierra 10.13.6 using the Microsoft Remote Desktop for MAC I get Error Code 0x204. Can anyone help?

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asked 2020-12-05T13:58:20.793+00:00
Paul F 31 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-25T09:56:33.25+00:00
Nick Lorson 0 Reputation points
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Windows 365 Cloud PC drops RDP connection every 1–2 hours — breaking unattended Power Automate Desktop flows

We have multiple Windows 365 Business Cloud PCs that lose their RDP session roughly every 1–2 hours. This is preventing Power Automate Desktop unattended flows from running reliably — when the session drops, PAD either can't connect to the Azure Relay or…

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asked 2026-06-24T14:12:29.66+00:00
Fagbenle Emmanuel 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-24T15:01:29.27+00:00
VPHAN 42,480 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Remote Desktop connects in safe mode , but only shows a black screen

Symptom: “Remote Desktop connects but only shows a black screen. No Start menu or desktop.” Environment: “Windows 11 PC, Safe boot was enabled previously.” Steps tried: Ran explorer.exe manually. Cleared Safe boot with `bcdedit /deletevalue…

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asked 2026-06-23T14:00:45.0133333+00:00
Ahmad Issa 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-24T11:47:33.6666667+00:00
Ahmad Issa 5 Reputation points