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707 questions with Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services tags
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Virtual Machine: RDP licensing error — Intermittent access issues since September 15, 2026
Problem description I am experiencing intermittent RDP licensing errors on my Windows-based Azure Virtual Machines, specifically affecting two session host servers named RDS1 and RDS2. The issue started around September 15, 2026, and affects all users…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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2026-10-02T20:32:53.9433333+00:00
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MarinaS
0
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answered
2026-10-02T21:32:07.95+00:00
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Jason Nguyen Tran
27,210
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
The Remote Desktop of the Windows Server built on Nutanix suddenly became unreachable.
When I tried to connect to a Windows Server 2022 Standard Evaluation built on Nutanix via Remote Desktop, the connection suddenly became impossible. Rebooting the server a few times solved the issue, but what could have caused it? For troubleshooting,…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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How to fix Activate RDS CAL
I'm having trouble installing the RDS CAL license. The license agreement details provided to Microsoft are not correct. Where can I report the problem? A few years ago it was possible to activate it by phone. Now I'm calling the hotline and talking to…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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2025-12-23T13:31:27.6933333+00:00
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Krzysztof Faszczewski
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-28T12:58:36.5766667+00:00
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zeeshan sajid
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Can the same RDS CAL activation code be used on two separate RD Licensing servers in different sites (Windows Server 2025)?
HI, I have two Windows Server 2025 machines in two different sites. They are not connected to each other (no VPN or shared network), and each one runs its own RD Licensing server. Both belong to the same company and the same Volume Licensing agreement.…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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2026-09-28T04:47:14.1866667+00:00
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Fadill Arham
0
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answered
2026-09-28T06:40:16.8733333+00:00
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Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
1,570
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Windows Server 2022 RDP session crash after initial login (Event ID 36: 0x80004003, 0x80070102 )
Hello, I am experiencing an RDP session crash on a bare-metal Windows Server 2022. 1. Environment OS: Windows Server 2022 Standard (Physical Bare-metal) RDP Port: TCP 5729 Network: Closed internal network 2. Symptoms TCP 5729 port check…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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2026-09-17T16:47:58.33+00:00
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승우 정
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-17T17:27:49.84+00:00
James Gamble
170
Reputation points
1 answer
Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH) user profile disks (UPD) have the same uniqueid disk number on Widonws 2025 farm
On my RDS servers, every new user profile upd vhdx contains the same UniqueID as the master UVHD-Template.vhdx file. Event:158, source:Disk The identifiers for disk 3 are identical to those of at least one other disk on the system. Visit the…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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2026-09-15T08:07:49.6866667+00:00
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ServiceInformatiqueICONsa-8160
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-15T08:45:01.2133333+00:00
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VPHAN
44,940
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows Server 2025 RDP Service Hangs after September 2026 Rollup
TermService deadlocks and hangs in a "connecting" state after applying the September 2026 RollupFix, requiring a forced hardware reboot.
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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2026-09-10T16:28:18.74+00:00
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KnowTia Concepts
20
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-09-11T07:00:44.27+00:00
KnowTia Concepts
20
Reputation points
1 answer
How do I restrict a remote dektop user to a single application
how do i restrict a remote desktop user to only one application
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked
2026-09-03T18:18:12.3+00:00
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Mark Jividen
0
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answered
2026-09-03T18:25:08.84+00:00
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Marcin Policht
109.6K
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
RDS Connection Issue. A specific group of users is unable to connect to TS04 through the RDS environment. However, the same affected users can successfully connect to TS01, TS02, and TS03.
Some users connecting through the RDWeb-downloaded RDP shortcut intermittently receive an RDP connection error when the RD Connection Broker redirects their session to TS04. The Connection Broker receives the connection request, but the affected users…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked
2026-09-03T06:10:45.7+00:00
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Jessah Mae Alogon
21
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-03T08:20:55.05+00:00
Jessah Mae Alogon
21
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Azure VM – Daily “Sign out / Cancel” Notification and Missing User Profile
I am facing an issue whenever I log in to my Azure Windows VM. Every time I connect through RDP, I receive a notification with “Sign out” and “Cancel” options. I have been selecting Cancel and continuing my work, but the same notification appears every…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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2026-09-01T11:42:33.43+00:00
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Dinesh Kumar Mathiyarasan
40
Reputation points
accepted
2026-09-01T16:25:58.3933333+00:00
Dinesh Kumar Mathiyarasan
40
Reputation points
2 answers
Start menu and taskbar not working for new users on Windows Server 2019 RDS
we've been facing an issue on our Windows Server 2019 RDS environment: new users can no longer use the Start Menu. The following problems occur: Right-click doesn't work on taskbar icons The Settings menu won’t open Outlook fails to connect to an…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked
2025-08-06T10:37:27.58+00:00
Hari Babu Balaraju
5
Reputation points
recommended
2026-08-30T09:58:05.8066667+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
22,920
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
4 answers
Default printer change upon RDP re-connection to terminal server
Hi I have the problem below can anyone help? When initially connecting to the terminal server with RDP, the printer is correctly set as the default. However, when the client disconnects (not sign out, just closing the RDP session) the default printer…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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2026-04-17T09:53:54.58+00:00
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Ronald Torr
0
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-08-22T01:29:03.3433333+00:00
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2FAQu
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Unable to Add Users/Groups from Trusted Domain to RDS Deployment (SID Resolution Error) and Published RemoteApps Failing with Error 0x300000d
Hello, I am experiencing issues in my Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environment involving users and groups from a trusted domain. Environment: Windows Server RDS Deployment RDS1 RD Connection Broker RD Licensing RD Web Access RD Gateway RDS2 …
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked
2026-08-11T22:35:45.6766667+00:00
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Vikrant
21
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-12T02:45:18.2633333+00:00
Harry Phan
33,400
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
RDP issue (unable to logon)
Hi, Can you help to this? Any reason to the problem? It happened after I've put the account password properly?
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked
2026-08-05T03:58:16.3166667+00:00
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Jonathan
380
Reputation points
edited a comment
2026-08-07T07:40:54.2033333+00:00
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Senthil kumar
2,500
Reputation points
1 answer
Single user is unable to work in Azure RDP environment, start menu isn't working for this singel user.
Single user is unable to use Azure RDP environment. Start menu is non responsive. Unable to add email account in Microsoft Outlook.
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked
2026-08-03T19:14:08.77+00:00
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aits
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-03T20:03:05.31+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia
10,225
Reputation points
3 answers
all of sudden windows machines failing to authenticate for domain users.
We are experiencing a strange, intermittent issue in our environment. Random Windows servers are suddenly failing to authenticate domain users. Observed behavior: Domain user logons fail unexpectedly. Local administrator login works without any…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked
2025-12-16T07:45:57.6933333+00:00
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srikanth byragoni
15
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-23T11:55:22.17+00:00
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Beau Parbhu
0
Reputation points
3 answers
An error occurs when logging into Server 2019 remotely：Error:RDP negotiate connection failed
When connecting to a Windows Server 2019 via an RDP client, the following error occurs after 90 days: 'Error: RDP negotiate connection failed, Please check Service port or server config.' The connection is restored and works normally for another 90 days…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked
2026-07-22T03:18:51.79+00:00
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庆甲 孟
0
Reputation points
edited an answer
2026-07-23T02:46:30.33+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
1,570
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
An error occurs when logging into Server 2019 remotely：Error:RDP negotiate connection failed
When connecting to a Windows Server 2019 via an RDP client, the following error occurs after 90 days: 'Error: RDP negotiate connection failed, Please check Service port or server config.' The connection is restored and works normally for another 90 days…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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1 answer
RDWeb with Webclient disconnect when it tries to RDP
I have a RDWeb with Webclient installed, it works fine when there is one single session host but when I try to add another one, I was able to RDP to the session host but when the session host tries to RDP to another server (in the collections), it logoff…
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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3 answers
Server 2025 RDSH Default printer change
In an RDSH Windows Server 2025 environment, I have an issue where the default printer changes every time the user logs off and logs back on. How can I keep the default printer the same as the one the user sets?
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
asked
2026-06-22T09:22:19.4333333+00:00
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Ross Nishuler
5
Reputation points
answered
2026-07-15T11:30:42.6533333+00:00
Ross Nishuler
5
Reputation points