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Published App on Remote Desktop Connection Broker

Hi, I've successfully published the Word app on my 2016 Remote Desktop Connection Broker with a Windows 2016 Session Host Server. My users can now use the published Word app without any problems. However when they try to save the file, it doesn't give…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2023-05-31T09:54:19.48+00:00
Genesis Support 271 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-07T09:37:24.68+00:00
Genesis Support 271 Reputation points
1 answer

AZ VDI Remote App Display issue

Hi, Wondering if anyone is experiencing the same issue :D, we have a legacy software that has been published in the Host Pool Azure VDI. It has been working fine for months until a couple of weeks ago when the issue started. Not sure if there are…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2022-11-09T17:04:51.873+00:00
Reg 6 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-07T08:16:25.6366667+00:00
Robert Hicks 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Office applications turns white after inactivity in RDP

Hi everyone! We have a RDS farm with multiple RDS Session Hosts, running Windows Server 2022 Datacenter and Office 2021 LTS. When logged in via RDP, the content in different Office applications disappears after a few seconds of inactivity. Sometimes it…

Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
456 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,550 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2023-04-24T12:40:06.9333333+00:00
Mike van Houwelingen 10 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-07T08:02:35.8166667+00:00
Snowball 0 Reputation points
0 answers

RDS Broker: Error: The list of joined nodes could not be retrieved on .... Privilege not held.

Hi community, usually I am a silent reader but now I really need some specific help. I got to configure High Availability to a RDS farm and add a second broker. Some trial and error later (my colleagues and I are a little lost, new to this topic) I…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2022-01-25T13:13:11.847+00:00
M3gum1 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-06-06T22:26:54.15+00:00
ComputerHabit 586 Reputation points
1 answer

RDS user temp folder not clearing (server 2012r2)

Dear Team, We have a server 2012 r2 rdp environment. Recently I have noticed that each user profile utilizes more storage for the APPDATA folder, with more investigation I have found most files are in c:\user\appdata\local\temp and…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,272 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,550 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2023-03-17T06:09:40.1366667+00:00
Nisam Ali 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-06-06T12:40:50.15+00:00
Nisam Ali 1 Reputation point
1 answer

With remote credential guard active, there are authentication problems with Win11

To participate, you should be familiar with "remote credential guard". Situation: DCs: Server 2016 1607 (same in the test domain with Server 2022) Clients: Win10 22H2, however we are starting to add Win11 22H2 to this mix. RDPing from Win10 to…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,359 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,784 questions
asked 2023-06-01T10:23:52.09+00:00
MTG 991 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-06T12:03:45.6833333+00:00
MTG 991 Reputation points
1 answer

RDP IOS CLIENT EXCLAMATION MARK (WARNING SING)

What is it the exclamation mark (warning sing) next to three dots?

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2023-06-03T20:42:02.85+00:00
Νικόλαος Στοΐλας 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-06-06T12:01:08.7033333+00:00
Νικόλαος Στοΐλας 0 Reputation points
1 answer

RDP and access to PCSC device on remote computer

Hello everyone, I have following issue COMPUTER A is connecting with RDP to COMPUTER B on which I have several PCSC devices To open session I'm using the an admin user of COMPUTER B - when connected locally on COMPUTER B all the devices are visible and I…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2023-06-06T05:50:43.7433333+00:00
DCA 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-06T10:51:37.31+00:00
Limitless Technology 27,116 Reputation points
1 answer

Microsoft Remote Desktop on Windows

Hi. I'm using Windows 11. I'm using Microsoft Remote Desktop before on Mac and able to transfer file easily. How I can make my folder on Laptop Windows able while using Microsoft Remote Desktop? Because I don't find the options. Thankyou

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2023-06-06T03:43:52.4966667+00:00
William Surya 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-06T10:35:30.36+00:00
William Surya 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Issues with Remote Desktop Connection Broker High Availability on Windows Server 2016

Hi all, I'm having troubles configuring RD Connection Broker High Availability on Windows Server 2016. The initial setup on the first Connection Broker worked well, using a shared database server configuration. I am following steps outlined in…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,550 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2022-05-06T14:07:50.243+00:00
commented 2023-06-05T22:21:48.24+00:00
ComputerHabit 586 Reputation points
13 answers

RDP Window Growing (Toggling Between Fullscreen and Window Mode)

Original posts: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/rdp-window-growing-every-time-i-restore-down/c642d818-2897-4df5-94b2-2a229df9252f?auth=1&page=2 …

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2020-10-19T14:15:40.813+00:00
Karoly Marton 51 Reputation points
edited an answer 2023-06-05T22:00:15.3033333+00:00
SQLSlacker 1 Reputation point
0 answers

Hi all, I am currently being managed by a remote entity using azure and I shouldnt be. This has been ongoing since Dec 2019. Super persistant, how can i escape.

I don't know where to go, or what to do to fix this... Persistent management software was able to reinstall when I got a new computer even though: Running a clean install on a new desktop with built-in Wifi and Bluetooth combo removed. All new…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,550 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,577 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2023-04-23T07:19:20.2466667+00:00
Trebor 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-05T14:05:08.92+00:00
Ethan Phelps 5 Reputation points
2 answers

How Do I Fix the "Black Screen (of death)" Connecting from RDS Gateway to Connection Brokers

Historically there have been multiple instances of a "Black Screen (of death)" affecting multiple OS versions--over the past 4-5 years--when RDP'ing to VDIs, servers (i.e. RDSHs), etc. and they've supposedly been fixed by various KBs. …

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2022-10-21T21:23:01.15+00:00
BF 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-06-05T13:17:11.7466667+00:00
Anton.Potgieter@outlook.com 0 Reputation points
5 answers

Remote Desktop Network Connection Problem

I use my Macbook to access my PC through an Ethernet cable. I don't always have access to wifi, so I need this cable both for speed and also simply for being able to connect both computers. Everything went well at first as I could connect with Microsoft…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2020-11-20T17:44:17.53+00:00
Simon Rivet 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-06-05T12:57:38.1966667+00:00
Douglas P 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

RDS deployment 2016 --> 2022

Hello, We have an existing RD deployment and need to upgrade. I would like to know if there is anything to keep in mind upgrading to the latest server OS. Our deployment has the following config: RD brokers, RD gateways, RD webaccess running server…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2023-05-25T10:32:48.0933333+00:00
van Daalen 21 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-05T07:39:21.0333333+00:00
van Daalen 21 Reputation points
11 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.
3,449 questions
asked 2021-12-15T03:32:06.73+00:00
Benjamin Anson 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-06-05T05:31:37.5033333+00:00
Christopher Pque 5 Reputation points
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Remote Desktop Connection for MacOS - How to Remap Cmd/Opt keys

Is there any way to remap keys on the MacOS version of Remote Desktop? The mapping of the Command and Option keys to the Windows keyboard layout is backwards to every US keyboard layout I can find. (For example, on Apple and Microsoft's own websites…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2021-06-23T01:18:02.923+00:00
Daniel Carmingham 26 Reputation points
edited an answer 2023-06-05T01:25:01.18+00:00
robotlearn 0 Reputation points
1 answer

start in the lock screen when connected to RDP

Hello all :) My question is if there is a group policy or a general setting when RDP session login starts not immediately logged into the desktop, but starts into the lock screen. This feature is needed to request a simple 2FA with a FIDO key…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,577 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,152 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2022-11-19T03:25:01.187+00:00
IT-Abteilung 6 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-04T14:15:25.7+00:00
Jack Isenberg 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Is it possible to setup a RDS HA setup with only two Windows Server 2019 machines?

Hello, I am wondering if it is possible to setup HA for the following RDS roles and have them all located on only two Windows Server 2019 machines. Remote Desktop Connection Broker Remote Desktop Gateway Remote Desktop Licensing Remote Desktop Web…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2023-06-02T02:04:44.2666667+00:00
Marcus Lehmann 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-06-02T20:27:04.5333333+00:00
Marcus Lehmann 1 Reputation point
0 answers

Unable to take RDP from newly migrated Windows 11

Hi, I am unable to take the RDP session from me newly migrated windows 11. While I am able to take the RDP session of same system from another windows 10 system. Error is attached for review and feedback. Remote Desktop Connection …

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,784 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,449 questions
asked 2022-10-20T07:47:18.43+00:00
Muhammad Sadiq Khan 11 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-02T18:26:13.3166667+00:00
RS1 116 Reputation points