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Windows 2022 Server RDS - TaskBar Laggy/Slow/Freeze frequently

Windows 2022 Remote desktop servers taskbar freezing in RDP users We are finding the task bar in all sessions (including admin/local) suffer from a delay of 30-45 seconds (varies) when trying to click on the taskbar i.e. to change applications or right…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,839 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
290 questions
asked 2023-01-12T07:20:04.2866667+00:00
Amul Patil 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T18:00:13.6133333+00:00
Bill Whipple 0 Reputation points
1 answer

RDP Licensing Server 2019 Per Device CAL stopped working

Hi I'm using Windows Server 2019 Datacenter edition. There are no Active Directory installed, so I have to use Per Device RDP licenses. It was working some time (more than 2 users connected successаully), but today received error, that "Trial period…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
2,410 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
asked 2023-03-23T09:54:46.5+00:00
Serhii Hrytsyk 0 Reputation points
accepted 2023-03-27T17:43:38.1333333+00:00
Serhii Hrytsyk 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Using windows server 2022 - USB Headset with microphone is not recognized on remote desktop, only audio

On my remote desktop, the OS will not recognize the microphone. I tried the RDP route, enabled some options and disabled others, following a microsoft tutorial on it. Still not being able to find the device.

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,839 questions
asked 2023-03-24T17:40:24.0433333+00:00
Matt 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T16:09:51.0066667+00:00
TP 17,811 Reputation points
1 answer

mircosoft remote desktop app works with LAN & WAN but windows remote desktop only with LAN not WAN

I have 2 remote pc"s windows 10 pro wired remote port 3389 windows 7 pro wireless port 3392 I downloaded mircosoft remote desktop app. That app is on my phone and I can remote into both remote PC's when I'm in my own…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
asked 2023-03-24T09:23:40.6+00:00
MIKE KIMA 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-27T12:54:58.8966667+00:00
Limitless Technology 16,666 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: How to get more than 2 current RDP connection

Good day, I am using Windows Server 2022 Datacenter, and we can not have more than 2 current remote desktop connections, as it prompts to logoff one of the users. I have followed previous similar topics in the forum and updated group policies already.…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,839 questions
asked 2023-03-26T16:14:23.5266667+00:00
Royal Agamir 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T12:28:35.4666667+00:00
Dave Patrick 341.7K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Powershell 5.1 not accepting keyboard input when using Remote Desktop HTML5 Web Client

Install the latest RDS HTML5 client on a RDS deployment as specified here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-web-client-admin Open a web browser session and start an RDS session. …

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
290 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
390 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
4,750 questions
asked 2023-03-24T15:25:41.6533333+00:00
Ag-8821 31 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-27T12:06:23.72+00:00
Limitless Technology 16,666 Reputation points
0 answers

Azure Virtual Desktop or RDP sessions not redirecting Smart Card Drivers

Dear All, We have a setup where local smart drivers are not being redirected to server in an Azure Virtual Desktop environment. Printers and local mapped drive are being redirected without any issue. I have tried it trhough the Microsoft Remote Desktop…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
974 questions
asked 2023-03-24T08:47:39.8566667+00:00
Bilocca Glenn 21 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T10:24:17.2533333+00:00
Bilocca Glenn 21 Reputation points
1 answer

Unable to connect to a server via RDP

I cannot connect to one of our company servers via Remote Desktop Connection. When I try it, I get this error: Remote Desktop Connection Because of a protocol error, the client could not connect to the remote computer. Please try connecting to the…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
asked 2023-03-22T13:16:02.8366667+00:00
Daniel Licka 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T10:09:17.8033333+00:00
Daniel Licka 0 Reputation points
1 answer

my pc is windows 11 and I have created virtual machine on azure but not able to connect

I have created inbound request but still not able to connect to VM which is creates 24 hrs before restarted VM/Rest password still this error is coming

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
4,907 questions
asked 2023-03-25T10:53:42.11+00:00
namrata 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-03-27T10:00:15.7733333+00:00
vipullag-MSFT 17,986 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

Window server 2019, how to remote access by multi users

Hello, We have one windows server station, and one Administrator account on it, we would like more than 2 engineers can remote log in the server with the same Administrator account, and work in parallel without interruption. What is the best solution for…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
asked 2023-03-27T09:50:32.2033333+00:00
yf mao 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-27T09:56:50.98+00:00
Rohit Kumar Sinha 641 Reputation points
1 answer

Modify current ADMX files to be applied through GPO.

Hello, I need to modify current ADMX file to be able to select certain properties that are not currently available in GPO settings. The file in question is "TerminalServer.admx" and the settings that I need to add are following: Configure…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,964 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,839 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,015 questions
asked 2023-03-25T15:15:22.61+00:00
Deni Beslic 5 Reputation points
edited an answer 2023-03-27T08:25:15.81+00:00
Wesley Li-MSFT 1,241 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Logged in with same user twice in remote desktop . Can't able to use chrome in both remote session simultaneously

By default windows provides two parallel remote desktop session for a user. So i logged in with a user twice . In one session , i am using chrome , in another session when i am clicking on chrome icon , it is not opening . It opens when i terminate…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,839 questions
asked 2023-03-25T18:15:47.19+00:00
Navjeet Singh Nayyar 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-25T19:40:00.99+00:00
Navjeet Singh Nayyar 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Only remote desktop apps hang

The Remote Desktop app stops working. Excel etc. are not a problem. When you end a session on your device, you can resume it from where it stopped. It seems to be caused by a hang of the mstsc .exe Event Name:AppHangB1 (mstsc.exe ) Server:Microsoft…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
asked 2023-03-23T08:43:29.4566667+00:00
KO_DAMA 20 Reputation points
accepted 2023-03-25T11:55:24.1133333+00:00
KO_DAMA 20 Reputation points
3 answers

Unable to access via remote desktop after adding user account to proctected users.

Hi, Our administrators are facing a issue after adding their accounts to protected users group. I need your help to fix this issue.

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,964 questions
asked 2022-01-24T21:13:38.67+00:00
Richard Y 261 Reputation points
edited an answer 2023-03-25T11:15:27.4433333+00:00
Sebastian Cerazy 271 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to paste clipboard on cmd.exe, powershell.exe or putty through RD Web Client (HTML5)

Unable to paste clipboard on cmd.exe, powershell.exe or putty through RD Web Client (HTML5)   Hi  via "Remote Desktop web client" it is not possible to paste text from Client towards RDP session on some application (e.g. cmd.exe or putty),…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,839 questions
asked 2023-01-22T17:09:04.6333333+00:00
Nasta 25 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-24T15:37:32.1933333+00:00
Tyler Lindberg 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Isolate RDP Sessions

Hi all, I'm trying to isolate remote app sessions of users from each other and from the system on Windows Server 2019. So no viewing of system disk, control panel or any other backdoors. People are very inventive in that matter... e.g.: From the context…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
2,410 questions
asked 2023-03-23T14:19:31.2033333+00:00
Markus Pfohl 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-24T12:17:51.18+00:00
Limitless Technology 16,666 Reputation points
1 answer

Copy´n paste crashes RDP client on windows 10

Hi. Using RDP client app on windows 10, when i copy and paste (ctrl+C and crtl+V) it instantly crashes. Anyone colud help me to solve this issue? Thanks

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
asked 2023-03-23T12:31:12.0566667+00:00
Luis Martini 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-24T12:16:44.6+00:00
Limitless Technology 16,666 Reputation points
2 answers

remote desktop client mstsc.exe stays running in background after closing and eats CPU

Hello everyone. After closing terminal client mstsc.exe stays hanging in background. And after some time hanging in background it starts eating CPU. So several such processes can eat significant CPU resources. I noticed this behavior last month, but…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
asked 2023-03-22T19:17:29.6666667+00:00
Comraddm 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-24T11:06:37.72+00:00
Comraddm 0 Reputation points
3 answers

After promotion of Server 2022 DC, unable to RDP into any domain-joined machines

We have a 2008 DFL/FFL domain, with 4 existing domain controllers, 3 Win2008, 1 Win2008R2. We are in the process of migrating all of our systems to MEM/Azure. We are running an older version of Azure AD-Connect that is compatible with Win2008R2. …

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,964 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,839 questions
asked 2022-11-12T20:36:02.523+00:00
Erik Johnson 11 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-24T01:07:39.8966667+00:00
Justin Kantor 0 Reputation points
10 answers

2022 RDS Session Freezing randomly

We are in the testing phase of upgrading to server 2022 for our RD Session hosts. We are experiencing random frozen sessions about 1-2x per day per user and the only way to unfreeze is to disconnect from the session and reopen it. The disconnect code…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,227 questions
asked 2021-12-15T03:32:06.73+00:00
Benjamin Anson 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-03-23T22:05:28.16+00:00
Ted Brister 1 Reputation point