Issues to connect with Remote Desktop on Windows Server

Modified on Mon, 16 Dec, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Common Remote Desktop Issues in Windows Server


The remote session was disconnected because there are no Remote Desktop license servers available to provide a license.


Cause: The 120-day licensing grace period for the Remote Desktop server role has expired and you need to install licenses.


As a workaround, save a local copy of the RDP file from the portal and run this command in a PowerShell command prompt to connect. This step disables licensing for that connection only:

PS C:\mstsc <File name>.RDP /admin


If you do not need more than two simultaneous Remote Desktop connections to the virtual machine, you can use Server Manager to remove the Remote Desktop Server role.


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