However, for some users, its currently not working properly.
Why Is Remote Desktop Not Working in Windows 11?
Various reasons could cause Remote Desktop not working in Windows 11.
In this section, welllist outall the common reasonsfor this issue.
Here in this section, well share all the potential solutions in detail.
Therefore, we suggest youensure its enabled on your PC.
2.On the right, choose theRemote Desktopoption to get into the remote desktop options.
3.On the next screen, toggle onRemote Desktopto turn on the Remote Desktop option.
As a result, this issue is occurring.
Considering this, we suggest youallow RDP through Windows Defender Firewall in the Control Panel.
2.In the next window, chooseFirewall & data pipe protectionand clickAllow an app through firewall.
3.In theControl Panelwindow, look forRemote Desktopin the box and confirm its checked.
If it isnt checked, press theChange settingsbutton at the top and check them.
So,ensure the sameon your PC.
2.In theServiceswindow, find theRemote Desktop Servicesservice, and double-click it to open its properties.
3.In the next window, clickStartto start theRemote Desktop Servicesservice on the gear.
4.Click theOKbutton to save the change and terminate the window to check the issues status.
Hence, Remote Desktop isnt working well.
Thus, we suggest youcheck the startup configs of the above servicein the Services app.
2.In theServiceswindow, search forRemote Desktop Servicesand find out if theStartup Typeis set toAutomatic.
If it isnt, right-click it, and selectPropertiesfrom the menu.
3.In the next window, setStartup punch in:toAutomatic, and click theApplybutton to apply the change.
2.ChooseNetwork and Internet, and on the next screen, selectNetwork and Sharing Centre.
3.On the next screen, clickChange advanced sharing settingson the left to move ahead.
4.Next toNetwork discoveryunderPublic networks, turn on the toggle and exit the window.
5.After executing the above steps, see if the Remote Desktop option is now working properly.
So, do the same to fix it on your PC.
3.In theNotepadwindow, bang out the IP address of the host PC and pressWindows + Sto save it.
4.After entering the hosts IP address, reboot the PC, and confirm the problems status on it.
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\Client
2.Look forfClientDisableUDPon the right, and then double-click it to open its properties.
Note:In our case, theres no value like this.
If thats the same with you, create a new value on the PC.
3.Type1in theValue data:text field, and then choose theOKbutton to save the change.
4.kill the window, and reboot the PC to test whether it resolved Remote Desktop not working.
4.After making the above-mentioned changes, terminate the program and confirm the issues status on your PC.
Verify Remote Desktop Port Forwarding
Some users in the online forums suggested usersverify the Remote Desktop port forwarding.
So cross-check the same and check whether its causing the issue on your PC or laptop.
Uninstall the Recent Windows Update
For some users, this problem started appearing after installing a Windows update.
If thats the same with you, find the conflicting update, and thenuninstall it.
2.In theUninstall updateswindow, locate the conflicting update, and chooseUninstallnext to it.
3.Again click theUninstallbutton in the new prompt to remove it from your Windows 11 PC.
FAQs
Why Remote Desktop Is Not Connecting in Windows 11?
How Can I Enable Remote Desktop in Windows 11?
you might enable Remote Desktop on your Windows 11 PC from the Remote Desktop area of the options app.
How Do I Reinstall Remote Desktop on Windows 11?
Why My Remote Desktop is busted?
Another reason could be antimalware software installed on the PC.
How to Enable Remote Desktop in Windows 11 Using CMD?
But for some users, its currently not working properly.
According to them, they arent able to discover other computers on their PC to connect to them.
If yes, then do let us know which fix helped you resolve it.
