Desktop Connection ~upd~ - Reinstall Remote

This method is the when standard reinstallation methods fail because:

If your issue lies on the host machine (the computer you are trying to connect to ), the Remote Desktop Service itself might be hung or corrupted. You can reinstall/restart this service via the Services console: Press , type services.msc , and press Enter .

Alternatively, if you have a Windows installation ISO mounted, you can use the -Source parameter to specify the path to the sources\install.wim file. reinstall remote desktop connection

High-level approach:

Best for: The app window won't open at all, or it immediately closes. This method is the when standard reinstallation methods

Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName "RemoteDesktopConnection" Use code with caution.

Navigate to on the sidebar, then select Installed apps . Type Remote Desktop Connection into the search bar. High-level approach: Best for: The app window won't

: Once complete, search for "Remote Desktop Connection" in the Start menu or type mstsc.exe in the Run dialog ( Alternative Reinstallation (Windows Features)

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