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How do you fix Remote Desktop cant connect to the remote computer for one of these reasons?

How do you fix Remote Desktop cant connect to the remote computer for one of these reasons?

Restart the Remote Desktop Services service on the affected machine. This can also be done remotely, open the Services Console on another server and right-click Services (Local), then select Connect to another computer, enter the name of the affected server, and click OK. RDP must work as expected.

Does Windows firewall block Remote Desktop?

In the Windows Defender Firewall component of Control Panel, the “Remote Desktop” check box is selected and administrators cannot clear it. If you disable this policy setting, Windows Defender Firewall blocks this port, which prevents this computer from receiving Remote Desktop requests.

How do I allow Remote Desktop Connection through firewall?

If the Firewall is Enabled, it needs to have Remote Desktop Exception Enabled.

  1. Click Start | Control Panel.
  2. Click on System and Security.
  3. Click on Windows Firewall.
  4. Click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall.
  5. Scroll through the list of programs and features until you find Remote Desktop.
  6. Click OK.

How do I know if my firewall is blocking Remote Desktop?

How do I enable Remote Desktop through firewall?

Allow RDP port through Windows Firewall

  1. Go to Windows Settings (Windows key + i)
  2. Go to Update & Security –> Windows Security and click on Firewall & network protection from the right-hand listing.
  3. Click the link Allow an app through firewall.
  4. Click on Change settings.
  5. Search for Remote Desktop from the list.

How do I unblock Remote Desktop Connection?

Allow Access to Use Remote Desktop Connection

  1. Click the Start menu from your desktop, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Click System and Security once the Control Panel opens.
  3. Click Allow remote access, located under the System tab.
  4. Click Select Users, located in the Remote Desktop section of the Remote tab.