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Microsoft Remote Desktop Error Code: 0x207
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Shahzaib Siddiqui
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Hi,
I getting error code: 0x207 in Microsoft Remote Desktop in Macbook Silicon machine.
"We couldn't connect to the remote PC. This might be due to an expired password. If this keeps happening, contact your network administrator for assistance. Error code: 0x207"
The version of Microsoft Remote Desktop and MacOS which am i using is:.
MRD: 10.8.4 (App Store)
MacOS: 13.4.1 (c)
MRD and MacOS is up-to dates and i also Windows 11 host, which are wanted to connect are up-to dates too. i also download the MRD beta version and tested on random versions, but still getting the same error code 0x207.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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Nick B 361 Reputation points2023-07-18T13:37:00.4066667+00:00 -
Shahzaib Siddiqui 5 Reputation points
2023-07-18T13:52:49.35+00:00 problem is that, i cant connect host machine (Windows11 OS). so, i cant make some changes in host machine.
may i ask, is this host side (Window 11) issue or my side (MacOS) issue? or is this bug in latest MRD.
because its was working fine few days ago!
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ITPro-714 1 Reputation point2023-08-14T22:17:33.8566667+00:00 I think the issue is with a windows update that's causing this problem. I got a report of this issue on multiple mac users after we did a windows update on one of the system. I'll need to confirm which update is causing this, but I'm 99% sure it's a windows update issue. Try testing the rdp on a windows machine. If you're able to get in. I was able to rdp into the machine from a windows machine. Just can't rdp with a mac.
Running Mac OS RDP 10.8.4 (2111)
Windows Server 2016 datacenter-
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Daniel Koch 5 Reputation points2023-08-24T21:35:59.3566667+00:00 I thought/think the same but couldn't find any information which update it could be. Did you found something?
I have the same issue also with Windows 10.
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ITPro-714 1 Reputation point
2023-10-02T19:46:04.1466667+00:00 both update was windows update kb5029242 or KB5023788
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mahdi hosseini 0 Reputation points2025-06-27T10:03:56.67+00:00 Edit group policy on the machine running RDP server
(To open the Local Group Policy Editor, use the command
gpedit.mscin the Run dialog, search, or Command Prompt.)Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options
Accounts: Limit local accounts use of blank passwords to console login only = Disabled
You may need to reboot after this
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mahdi hosseini 0 Reputation points
2025-06-27T10:25:35.4733333+00:00 and also un tick in remote desktop setting-> advanced settings-> Network Level Authentication
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mahdi hosseini 0 Reputation points
2025-06-27T10:27:07.96+00:00
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