Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
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Windows 11 remote desktop frequent disconnects?
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Boe Dillard
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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 Windows 10 but I decided to go all in and really test Windows 11. I've managed to get around many of the issues with Windows 11 but the one I can't seem to figure out is remote desktop. I'm connecting to them through a point to point VPN via the servers' IP addresses. Nothing has changed with my hardware firewall. Nothing has changed with my computer equipment.
I did a fresh clean install of Windows 11 and for whatever reason on the servers I will get disconnected and it wants to reconnect on another session.
Anyone with this issue find a solution?
I've noticed if I remote to PCs at those same locations (usually running Windows 10) I don't experience that issue so I'm thinking there is a compatability with the older Windows OS and Windows 11 remote desktop. I'm hoping there is a work around for this.
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JEEVESH AGARWAL 0 Reputation points2023-05-08T02:32:20.7266667+00:00 Dear I have same problem pls help and share how can I solve it
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CleoG 0 Reputation points2024-12-05T13:46:25.46+00:00 I’ve run into something similar when I upgraded to Windows 11. The random disconnects were super annoying, and I ended up having to do a bit of trial and error to sort it out. Quick question: are you using the default Remote Desktop Client that comes with Windows 11, or have you tried any third-party tools for comparison?
From what you’re describing, it does sound like a compatibility hiccup between Win 11 RDP and those older server OS versions (especially 2012 R2). Just to test, you might want to try HelpWire—it’s free, and you can use it temporarily while you troubleshoot. It’s been a lifesaver for me when RDP was being stubborn.
Also, have you checked if there’s anything in the Event Viewer logs on either the client or server side when the disconnects happen? That might give a clue if it’s a timeout or something else.
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