Why can’t Windows connect with RDS Servers?
There isn’t any specific reason why this error may occur. However, many users faced this error after updating to Windows 11 22H2 version. Some other reasons this error may occur are: Make sure the remote computer is turned on and connected to the network, and that remote access is enabled.
Corrupt update filesCritical services not running properlyMisconfigured network settings
Cannot Connect to RDS Server after Server restart or Windows Update
If you cannot connect to Remote Desktop Server (RDS) after Server restart or Windows Update, here are some troubleshooting steps you can take: Now let us see these in detail.
1] Check Internet Connection
Before starting with different methods to fix this issue, check your internet connection. A weak or unstable internet connection can also be responsible for your device’s inability to connect to the RDS server. You can visit any connection checking website to check your internet connection.
2] Check the status of the RDP protocol on a remote computer
RDP Protocol has a registry entry that allows you to enable RDP Protocol which is important for the Remote Desktop app to make a connection. Do make sure to take a backup of the registry before making any change.
Type Regedit in the Run prompt (Win +R), and press the Enter key. Then navigate to the following path. Double click on the DWORD fDenyTSConnections and change the value to 0 to enable RDP.
3] Modify Registry to unfreeze RDP connection
If the RDS connection is trying to connect over UDP and not over TCP, it can cause the RDS server to malfunction. To fix this, add the following registry setting, and the Remote Desktop Connection will work. Here’s how:
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.Type regedit and hit Enter.Navigate to the following path:
Right-click in the right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.Rename the value as fClientDisableUDP.Now right-click on the newly created value and select Modify.Set the Value Data as 1 and click on Ok to save the changes.Restart your device and check if the RDS server starts running.
4] Restart Remote Desktop Services
If the error still isn’t fixed, restart Remote Desktop Services. Doing so will establish a new connection to the servers. Here’s how you can do it:
Click on Start, search Services, and open it.Scroll down and search for Remote Desktop Services.Right-click on the service and select Restart.
Fix: Your computer can’t connect to the remote computer
5] Roll back Windows Update/Upgrade
If the issue has occurred after Windows Updates, then maybe you could consider uninstalling the Update. To uninstall an update, follow these steps: If it has occurred after you installed a Feature Update, then this post will show you how to rollback the Feature Update. Read: An internal error has occurred error for Remote Desktop Connection
Why is Remote desktop not connecting?
A weak internet connection is the most common reason a remote desktop is not connecting. You can ping a Telnet client and PsPing from your local machine to check the connectivity of the remote computer. However, a Firewall can also block the servers sometimes. Troubleshoot: Remote Desktop connection issues & errors on Windows 11/10
How do I add a Remote Desktop Connection in Windows 11/10?
To add a Remote Desktop Connection in Windows 11/10, go to Computer Management and navigate to the local users and groups. Then expand the option and scroll down to the remote desktop Users. Further, right-click and perform steps to add users. Fix: Your Credentials did not work in Remote Desktop on Windows.
