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Server 2022 Printer Redirection not working for MacOS using Windows app
Windows Server 2022 build 20348.5631 fails to redirect printers from MacOS Clients using the Windows app for Remote Desktop. Same Printer attached to the same MacOS Tahoe 26.7.1 using the same Windows app version 11.4.1 is redirected correctly when using…
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How to raise support cases for an on-premises license in China?
The hotline only handles activation cases and does not provide technical support. And cannot submit a support request through the Engagement Center because it requires an active support plan.
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RDP Connection Broker couldn't validate the settings specified in your RDP file.
How to fix this: [Window Title] Remote Desktop Connection [Content] Your computer can't connect to the remote computer because the Connection Broker couldn't validate the settings specified in your RDP file. Contact your network administrator for…
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NPS and Remote Desktop gateway
I have 2 windows server 2022 , on one server NPS is installed and on the second server remote desktop gateway, the NPS is configured and Auzre extension is installed and network policies and radius server is configured , and the same on remote desktop…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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How do I restrict a remote dektop user to a single application
how do i restrict a remote desktop user to only one application
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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?
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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.
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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…