The latest Windows 10 builds break Remote Desktop connections

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Updated onJuly 27, 2021

updated onJuly 27, 2021

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The recentWindows 10 Insider Preview buildsdidn’t go well for all users. According toWindows 10users, many are experiencing problems while usingRemote Desktopconnections.

Here’s how one userdescribesthe problem on Reddit:

I am running Build 18936-190705-133 on my computers. When I try to connect locally to map a network drive, I get the prompt to enter my account credentials. When I do, it says they are wrong. The same thing happens when I use theRDCprogram. Any ideas? I have tested both my account passwords and a Pin for the computer.

TheWindows Remote Desktopis a useful feature that helps many people to access other systems. However, there are chances that the RDP stops working in certain conditions.

Windows 10has a history ofWindows 10remote desktop issues. If you searchWindows 10remote desktop issues online you will find thousands of articles covering the topic.

You should try the followingstep-by-step guideif you are also experiencing similar problems after the installation of the latest updates.

Microsoft needs to work at a fast pace

We can not deny the fact that Microsoft is working to resolveWindows 10issues. The company has recently resolvedthree major issuesinWindows 10May 2019 Update.

However, Microsoft is apparently working at a slower pace than it should. We can see that each and every new update brings new issues forWindows 10users.

Many advanced-level users manage to resolve these issues by searching online. But it is difficult for the average user to read/understand update support articles. They fail to get rid of them and eventually switch their operating system.

Microsoft needs toimprove its update processif it really wants to encourage users to upgrade toWindows 10.

Meanwhile, it is better todelay updates on your systemto avoid potential issues. You can wait until a stable release is available.

At the time of writing this article, Microsoft has yet to respond toRDCissues. We’ll keep an eye on the matter and will update this article once a permanent fix is available.

An alternative solution you can try is using another remote management software. We recommend taking a look atsome of the best remote control toolsand see which one suits your needs the most.Mikogois a popular alternative that needs no downloading.

Have you tried to resolveRDCissues on your system? Which method worked for you? Let us know in the comments section below.

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