Caution: Method 3 is powerful. If you remove the package, you must have an internet connection to reinstall it via the Microsoft Store or Winget.
After you reinstall Remote Desktop Connection, you may still encounter issues. Here are quick fixes: reinstall remote desktop connection
| Error | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| "Remote Desktop can't connect to the remote computer" | Check that the Remote Desktop service (TermService) is running on the target machine. |
| "Your credentials did not work" | Go to Control Panel > Credential Manager > Windows Credentials and remove saved entries for the target IP. |
| "The connection was denied because the user account is not authorized" | On the host PC, go to Settings > System > Remote Desktop > Select users that can remotely access this PC. |
| Blank black screen after connecting | Restart the Remote Desktop Services service on the host, or disable persistent bitmap caching in RDC settings. | Caution: Method 3 is powerful
Best for: The app window won't open at all, or it immediately closes. Here are quick fixes: | Error | Solution
If the modern app fails to launch, re-registering it with PowerShell often acts as a "soft reinstall."