Reinstall Remote Desktop Connection

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After the machine reboots, open an elevated PowerShell window again. To reinstall the tool, execute this deployment command: powershell reinstall remote desktop connection

Select the correct version matching your system's hardware architecture: (Most common for modern PCs) Windows 32-bit Windows ARM64 (For Snapdragon-powered devices)

Before we begin, try these quick fixes. They often save you the hassle of a full reinstall: If you have reinstalled the Remote Desktop Connection

Download the installer (e.g., mstsc-x64-setup.exe ) to a known folder. In the Command Prompt, navigate to that folder and run: mstsc-x64-setup.exe Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard

Toggling the "allow connections" option off and then on again can re-register the necessary system files and registry keys associated with the Remote Desktop Session Host service. After the machine reboots, open an elevated PowerShell

If you cannot reboot or need a faster fix, use PowerShell to deregister and re-register the Remote Desktop DLLs. This is often enough to fix corrupted ActiveX controls or registry hooks.

Right-click the Start button and select or PowerShell (Admin) .