RemoteFX USB redirection stopped working in RDP after 24h2 update

Question

Hello

I have been working with RDP and forwarding of usb controller (old xbox controller) to a remote pc since the corona days with mostly good experiences.

After this recent update, the option to select RemoteFX has seemingly vanished from the RDP prompt prior to connection. I have been unable to find any information on this issue so hoping for an answer/solution in here

I have run through all the usual guides and hoops to force update group policies and checked that nothing changed in those settings. It appears to be on the RDP update itself

For reference this guide used to work, until the 24h2 update: https://www.gavpugh.com/2018/10/03/using-game-controllers-over-a-remote-desktop-session/

Thanks

Answer 1

Hello，

It appears that the recent Windows 24H2 update has affected the behavior of RemoteFX USB redirection. Here are some things to consider:

1. Compatibility & Updates:

• Ensure that both the client and remote PC are fully updated. The RemotePC might be running an older version of the Remote Desktop services that no longer fully supports RemoteFX after the update.

• If the remote machine is significantly older (or not fully patched), consider updating or verifying its compatibility with the latest RDP features.

2. Policy and Registry Settings:

• Group Policies (GPOs) related to RemoteFX USB redirection might now have different interactions with the new update. Although you’ve checked your policies, it’s a good idea to verify the corresponding registry keys. Sometimes, policies aren’t applied as expected if the underlying registry settings have been changed by the update.

• Search for Microsoft’s official documentation or known issues regarding RemoteFX in 24H2; there might be new registry keys or policy changes that need to be addressed.

3. Alternative Solutions for Gaming:

• If your main usage is gaming (for example, using an old Xbox controller), you may want to consider alternative tools.

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