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Microsoft says that some customers might experience Remote Desktop and RDS connection issues after installing recent Windows updates released since January 2025. "After installing the January 2025 Windows preview update (KB5050094) and later updates, users might experience unexpected disconnections with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions, including Remote Desktop Services (RDS)," the company said in a new entry on the Windows release health dashboard. "We've observed a significant increase in reports of this issue following the release of the March 2025 Windows security update (KB5053598)." Affected users may experience unexpected RDP disconnections after 65 seconds when establishing UDP connections from Windows 11 24H2 PCs to RDS hosts on systems running Windows Server 2016 earlier. While Windows Server 2025 systems are not directly affected as RDS hosts, users may still experience disconnects when acting as RDP clients connecting to older servers. Fixed via Known Issue Rollback Microsoft has resolved these Remote Desktop issues via Known Issue Rollback (KIR), a Windows feature designed to reverse buggy non-security updates delivered via Windows Update. To resolve the known issue on impacted Windows enterprise-managed devices, admins must install and set up the Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 KB5053598 250314_20401 Known Issue Rollback group policy. After installation, the Group Policy can be found under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates. To deploy the Known Issue Rollback on affected endpoints, you must go to the Local Computer Policy or the Domain policy on the domain controller using the Group Policy Editor to choose the Windows version that needs to be targeted. Next, restart impacted devices to apply the group policy setting. IT admins can find additional guidance on deploying and configuring KIR Group Policies on the Microsoft support website. Redmond says a permanent fix will roll out automatically with a future Windows update, and organizations will no longer need to install and configure the Group Policy to address this known issue once the update is released. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every day for many years. News posts... 2023: 5,800+ | 2024: 5,700+ | 2025 (till end of February): 874 RIP Matrix | Farewell my friend

Microsoft has some important news for customers using the Remote Desktop app for Windows from the Microsoft Store. On May 27, 2025, Microsoft will pull the plug on the app and remove it from the store. All users are now urged to move from the Remote Desktop app to the Windows App if they want to continue using Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box. After May 27, 2025, access to those features will be cut, leaving users no option other than to switch. Microsoft says there are several benefits to using the Windows App over the old Remote Desktop app. They include the following: Of course, the Remote Desktop app is not just for accessing Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box. As the name suggests, it is also a tool that lets you connect to remote PCs. If you use the program primarily for this purpose, Microsoft recommends switching to Windows' built-in Remote Desktop Connection. Those who do not know how to use RDC can check out Microsoft's official guide. Microsoft also reminded users that Windows App has its own limitations and a list of known bugs on all supported platforms, such as the inability to use it in certain environments with proxy authentication. You can find the complete list here. Microsoft's transition from the Remote Desktop app started several months ago when the company announced the same change but on macOS. It will be interesting to see Windows users reacting to the change. Source Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every day for many years. News posts... 2023: 5,800+ | 2024: 5,700+ | 2025 (till end of February): 874 RIP Matrix | Farewell my friend

The bugs and issues on Microsoft's new Windows 11 22H2 OS keep mounting. For example, the company finally acknowledged gaming performance issues on the new Windows version are indeed real after several user and reviewer complaints. Printer problems also forced Microsoft to put in an upgrade block, though, it has now been removed after reaching a resolution. The latest issue is related to Remote Desktop connections where the Redmond company says that the Remote Desktop app could stop responding on Windows 11 22H2. After installing Windows 11, version 22H2 (also called Windows 11 2022 Update), the Windows Remote Desktop application might stop responding when connecting via a Remote Desktop gateway or Remote Desktop Connection Broker. [...] This issue can be observed when the client is at the "Loading virtual machine" or "Configuring remote connection" steps, and might occur regardless of the OS version installed on the remote computer. In some cases, the error message "Your Remote Desktop Services session has ended" can appear. Microsoft says home users are unlikely to encounter this as the connection process is different. The company has provided a simple workaround for the issue which involves good ol' Task Manager: Workaround: If the Remote Desktop application becomes unresponsive, Windows Task Manager can be used to terminate it. Press and hold the Ctrl, Shift, and Esc keys on your keyboard. Select Processes from the left-hand side menu In the list that appears, find the process mstsc.exe Right-click on the process name and select End task Aside from this, Microsoft has also provided steps to add a Group Policy to disable UDP which should prevent this issue from popping up. However, there is also a word of warning here related to WAN and how it can experience performance regression with this. Hence, it is recommended that this Group Policy change is reverted when the issue is resolved after a future Windows update. Microsoft writes: Warning: Remote Desktop sessions which connect over WAN (wide-area network) might experience poor performance following the application of the below workaround. Setting this policy also disables UDP (User Datagram Protocol) for all Remote Desktop connections made from the device. We strongly recommend that this Group Policy change is reverted once this issue is resolved in a future Windows update. Here are the steps to disable UDP: Devices that have encountered this issue can resolve it by configuring a special Group Policy. Open the appropriate Group Policy editor. For managed devices (common for enterprises and organizations), open the Group Policy Management Console and create or edit a policy that targets your clients For unmanaged devices (common for home users), open the Group Policy Editor. This can be accomplished by opening the Start Menu and typing group policy. Select Edit group policy from the results Using the right-side panel, browse to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Connection Client From the left-side panel, double-click the policy setting Turn Off UDP On Client and set it to Enabled Select OK and restart your device(s) to apply the policy setting The company says it is working on a resolution to fix the problem. Microsoft: Remote Desktop on Windows 11 22H2 broken, but Task Manager is your friend

Unlike Windows, macOS and iOS/iPadOS do not have built-in clients for Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services (obviously), so Microsoft gracefully made an app for that, fittingly calling it Microsoft Remote Desktop. However, it appears that the company now has an interesting alternative to that name, and customers are not happy about it. Mac users recently noticed that Microsoft placed a small banner inside the app to warn about the upcoming renaming. Future updates will change the app from Microsoft Remote Desktop to just Windows App. Here is what the banner says: Image source: u/Jimbuscus There is also a link to the official Microsoft Learn website where customers can find more information about what the "Windows App" app can do on different platforms. In a nutshell, if you have a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, Windows App will let you work with Azure Virtual Desktops, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and Remote PCs. As of right now, Windows App is in preview, and you can get it for Mac from the Download Center. It is also available in the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and 11 systems. This quiet announcement generated quite a lot of negativity among users. Many claim the new name would be very confusing when searching, working with the application, or providing tech support for inexperienced customers. On the other hand, some say changing Microsoft Remote Desktop to Windows App on non-Windows platforms is actually reasonable because it is literally a gateway to remote Windows systems or Windows in the cloud. What do you think? Does changing Microsoft Remote Desktop to Windows App on Apple's platforms make sense to you? Share your thoughts in the comments. Source RIP Matrix | Farewell my friend Hope you enjoyed this news post. Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years. 2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of August): 3,792 news posts

Have you faced problems with your system and wished someone could take over your computer and solve the problem for you? With remote desktop access in Windows 10, this is now possible. With this remote desktop feature, you can control any system without being physically present. In the past, Windows would allow remote access to a system; however, that was only with the help of third-party apps. The remote access settings are now incorporated into your system settings. Enabling Remote Access Using Settings To enable remote access, you must first open your Windows 10 computer settings. You must then click on system and then remote desktop. In the panel that opens on the right, enable the remote desktop switch and click confirm. Once this is done, you can download the remote desktop connection app and remotely access this computer. This app is included in Windows 10. When toggling the remote desktop settings, you'll also notice two settings under it. One is to keep your PC awake at all times when plugged in. The other is to make your PC discoverable so that connections can be made from private networks. You can also click advanced settings at the bottom. Here, you can enable network-level authentication to help make connections secure. Your advanced settings page will also have the remote desktop port number. This is needed when configuring a router so that remote connections can be allowed. Enabling Remote Access Using the Control Panel Now that you know how to enable remote access using your settings, read on to learn how to do it using the control panel. First, open your control panel and click on system and security. Under the section for system, you will see allow remote access. This will open the system properties. Under the remote tab, you will see allow remote connections at the bottom. Please enable it and also enable network-level authentication to keep the connection secure. Once done, click apply and then ok. Keep Peeping Eyes Away While the remote access feature is helpful, it can be dangerous if you allow unauthorized access to your computer. Ensure you enable network-level authentication, so your system and documents are secure. How to Enable Remote Desktop in Windows 10?