Unable to install RDGateway

Question

Unable to install RDGateway on RDS server, unable to remove RDS role from same server

Answer 1

Hello Joshua,

Thank you for your question and for reaching out with your question today.

If you're facing difficulties installing the RDGateway role on your Remote Desktop Services (RDS) server or removing the RDS role from the same server, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. RDGateway installation issues:
   • Make sure that you have the necessary administrative privileges to install roles and features on the server.
   • Verify that your server meets the system requirements for RDGateway and that it is compatible with the version of Windows Server you are using.
   • Check for any conflicting software or third-party applications that might be interfering with the installation process. Temporarily disable or uninstall such software and try installing RDGateway again.
   • Review the event logs on the server for any relevant error messages or warnings that could provide more information about the installation failure. Address any identified issues accordingly.
2. Removing the RDS role:
   • If you are unable to remove the RDS role from the server using the traditional methods, such as Server Manager or PowerShell, you can try the following steps:
     • Open an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell session.
     • Use the following command to list the installed roles on the server:

       
              dism /online /get-features
       
       

     • Identify the specific feature or role related to RDS that you want to remove.
     • Use the following command to remove the identified feature or role (replace "FeatureName" with the actual name of the feature or role):

       
              dism /online /disable-feature /featurename:FeatureName
       
       

     • Wait for the command to complete, and then restart the server if prompted.
   • After the server restarts, confirm whether the RDS role has been successfully removed by checking the Server Manager or using the following PowerShell command:

     
          Get-WindowsFeature
     
     

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