How to fix this error "Unable to connect We couldn't connect to the remote PC. Make sure the PC is turned on and connected to the network, and that remote access is enabled."

Milo Sindell 0 Reputation points
2023-05-08T17:44:35.4966667+00:00

When I put the IP address and click it, this will come out as "Unable to connect, and We couldn't connect to the remote PC. Make sure the PC is turned on and connected to the network and that remote access is enabled." Can anyone know how to fix this?

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A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
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  1. Dave Patrick 352.4K Reputation points MVP
    2023-05-08T19:09:43.2433333+00:00

    Might try from PowerShell from both source and target (use target address in both cases). 

    Test-NetConnection -ComputerName "192.168.49.142" -CommonTCPPort "RDP" -InformationLevel "Detailed"

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