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Remote Desktop freezing after Windows update KB5050094

After windows update KB5050094 - all our companies RDP profiles with the newest windows update won't load correctly every time. When we try to connect to the RDP connection, the "welcome/loading screen" appears with "Other user"…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2025-02-25T14:16:14.27+00:00
answered 2025-03-07T21:09:52.96+00:00
David Fosbenner 21 Reputation points
6 answers

Windows 11 remote desktop frequent disconnects?

Hello, I have a laptop and a workstation that I frequently remote to lots of different clients servers. Most of the servers are Win 2012 R2 and one 2016. All of the servers have the latest Microsoft weekly updates. I never had any issues with…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,977 questions
asked 2022-09-24T14:44:55.973+00:00
Boe Dillard 666 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-07T20:54:58.6733333+00:00
Bill Niemeyer 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Can't save credentials in MacOS version of Windows App

When trying to change credentials in Remote Desktop/Windows App on Mac OSX 15.0.1, I get a message that credentials won't be saved because app can access Keychain. I assume this is a certificate issue? The Windows App version is 11.0.5 (2401).

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2024-10-23T17:25:45.59+00:00
Paul Sligar 30 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-07T20:40:55.61+00:00
Don Langham 0 Reputation points
9 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

RDP gets stuck at "Please Wait" after re-connecting using User with existing session, but works if using "Other User"

This question is in relation to another post "RDP to Windows 10 hangs at Please wait screen" (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/451406/rdp-to-windows-10-hangs-at-please-wait-screen.html). I found some more information that…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2021-07-14T16:36:02.743+00:00
Eric 246 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-07T19:42:06.9766667+00:00
DaleatEMS-0938 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Important notice: Remote Desktop clients is transitioning to Windows App starting in September 2024

In early September we received a notification with the title matching the title of this thread indicating that Remote Desktop clients used to connect to AVD will be transitioning to Windows App. Will the MSI version of the Remote Desktop app be…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
1,700 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2024-11-01T13:59:01.6766667+00:00
AK 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-07T17:47:01.71+00:00
Jeanette Prince 1 Reputation point
0 answers

how to fix server can't find app.local: NXDOMAIN when nslookup

thea [ ~ ]$ nslookup app.theachen.local Server: 168.63.129.16 Address: 168.63.129.16#53 ** server can't find app.theachen.local: NXDOMAIN I have created an Azure Private DNS zone (theachen.local) and added an A record (app.theachen.local…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2025-03-07T17:04:39.3466667+00:00
thea chen 0 Reputation points
3 answers

KB5051987 causes Windows 11 RDP session to get stuck at login if user account already logged in

Hi, KB5051987 causes Windows 11 RDP session to get stuck at login if user account already logged in. The session connects & freezes with the desktop background. If you disconnect the user, you can then RDP in with that user. I uninstalled the…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,977 questions
asked 2025-02-19T13:17:14.19+00:00
Matthew McMahon 35 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-07T16:55:51.53+00:00
CCDanC 15 Reputation points
0 answers

Trouble with remote desktop and entra app proxy

So I am at my wits end at this point. I have been beating my head against a wall for the last two weeks with setting up an RDS deployment with Entra App proxy. Regardless of what I seem to do I end back at the same issue. The end result is when I try and…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
23,564 questions
asked 2024-06-03T18:38:41.4533333+00:00
Timothy L. Riley 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-07T10:52:46.67+00:00
Brad Myers 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Java 8 Application in RDP Session Fails to Detect Monitors (Nvidia T1000 & Intel) – No Screen Devices Error

Description: I have a Java 8 application running inside a Remote Desktop (RDP) session on a Windows 10 machine with an Nvidia T1000 GPU. Sporadically, the application fails to detect any monitors, preventing the UI from rendering, and throws the…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2025-03-06T11:55:09.2+00:00
Mahesh 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-07T01:13:47.9566667+00:00
Mars Shan-MSFT 235 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
1 answer

remote desktop login issue

Hi, I am trying to use Personal Desktop using remote desktop ver. 1.2.6067.0 (x64). I want to login but when the login window popup there is no chance to put credentials. The window has only tick to remember me. I have tried several ways to get rid of…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2025-02-13T08:24:13.6+00:00
Konrad Przygoda 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-06T02:38:16.6166667+00:00
Zunhui Han 3,645 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
5 answers

Remote Desktop Sessions are disconnecting and reconnecting after about 1 minute

First noticed this with one user and now seeing it myself. We have a dozen servers on Azure on a VPN. When connecting to one of our Remote Desktop servers that multiple users log into, one user was getting disconnected and then reconnected every minute.…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,729 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
10,977 questions
asked 2025-02-13T22:45:24.11+00:00
Matt From Boston 15 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-05T17:49:42.6766667+00:00
Boe Dillard 666 Reputation points
3 answers

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…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2021-01-14T14:48:34.327+00:00
cs_cadguy 1 Reputation point
edited a comment 2025-03-05T15:45:47.11+00:00
Nikhil Sharma 0 Reputation points
1 answer

The remote desktop of Windows 10 Professional Edition cannot be connected.

Both the laptop and desktop computer are Windows 10 Professional. The laptop can be used to remotely control the desktop computer, but the desktop computer cannot be remotely controlled. Clicking on the connection will prompt: Remote Desktop cannot…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2025-02-28T10:07:47.1233333+00:00
XXX 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-05T08:38:56.62+00:00
XXX 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Remote Desktop

Hello, Recently, since a computer update (several computers in the office), we are experiencing endless data in Remote Desktop, has anyone encountered this?? What can be done?

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2025-03-05T06:49:40.4666667+00:00
shay rado 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-05T07:02:05.59+00:00
Hania Lian - MSFT 21,901 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
0 answers

Remote Desktop

Hello, Recently, since a computer update (several computers in the office), we are experiencing endless data in Remote Desktop, has anyone encountered this?? What can be done?

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2025-03-05T06:51:07.6+00:00
shay rado 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Rd Client app issue with Samsung S10 Ultra Tablet

Having issue using RD Client on Samsung S10 Ultra. while in remote session when select a cell in excel or an item the submenu automatically pop up. Is this a compatible issue ?

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2025-02-12T04:45:05.4633333+00:00
Roger Wu 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-05T02:11:59.3066667+00:00
Mars Shan-MSFT 235 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
24 answers

Upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 causes remote desktop connections to Windows 7 machines not to show graphics correctly.

After having upgraded Windows 11 to 24H2, the remote desktop connections to machines that use Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008R2 do not show graphic content correctly. Returning to the previous Windows 11 version (23H2) has resolved the problem. No…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2024-10-03T09:25:51.5866667+00:00
Alessandro Cipriano 205 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-04T17:08:42.3733333+00:00
Lucas José Grande 0 Reputation points
2 answers

change primary monitor in Windows App

Having issue with primary monitor in Windows App rdp. Desktop settings Identify shows my monitors as 1-2 -3. Settings in Windows App shows 1-3-2 . I use the option to select monitors in app so that RDP session uses the right two monitors. Key issue is…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2024-11-12T16:56:36.8366667+00:00
Michael Call 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-04T10:19:15.55+00:00
Gubler Yanick 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to connect to a Windows VM with network adapter issues

I have freshly migrated Windows server VM that is having issues with the network adapter according to the Boot Diagnostics screen shot. I have attempted to reapply and redeploy the VM several times, I have reset the network adapter several times, I have…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2025-03-03T18:01:33.1633333+00:00
AZMigrator 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-03-04T08:51:02.37+00:00
Molly Lu-MSFT 1,336 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
0 answers

How to fix MSAL claims taken error with Windows App on a Mac

I work for the Coast Guard, primarily from home. I have been having issues with the new Windows App for a while now. It has something to do with certificates. I get this error "__MSAL failed to acquire claims token." __ Our IT says this is…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,737 questions
asked 2024-11-23T13:47:36.32+00:00
Christopher Miller 30 Reputation points
commented 2025-03-03T23:15:14.16+00:00
Harry Delugach 0 Reputation points