Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 version 24H2 is experiencing significant issues with the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). The company is addressing this with an emergency server-side update, although users may need to wait 24 to 48 hours before the fix takes effect.
Reports of RDP problems began in February 2025, as highlighted by Windows Latest, when Microsoft had yet to respond to user concerns. Testing indicated RDP issues became more widespread following optional updates in January 2025. Despite claims from Microsoft that problems were resolved with the February update, issues persisted and increased significantly after the March update.
On March 25, Microsoft acknowledged that the March update had actually exacerbated the RDP issue. Users reported that RDP sessions were prone to disconnecting, leading to frustrating freezes upon reconnection. As one user described, despite seeming to connect, the session sometimes never fully initializes.
To address these setbacks, Microsoft is deploying a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) to rectify the Remote Desktop problems. This update will be released gradually and may require users to restart their devices to expedite the application of the fix.
For users facing connection glitches and other RDP problems, Microsoft advises patience as the resolution is implemented.
For additional details, you can check Microsoft’s documentation for issues concerning Windows 11 and RDP.