Windows Server editions, such as 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, include Remote Desktop Services as a server role.
For a command-line approach on Windows Server:
Click . Click Change settings .
If you rely on Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) to manage a server, access your work PC from home, or help a family member with their computer, you know how frustrating it is when the tool stops working. Maybe the app won’t open, crashes on launch, or throws cryptic error messages.
If the graphical interface fails or you are managing multiple machines, PowerShell can force-uninstall and reinstall the application using Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) commands. Step 1: Open Elevated PowerShell Right-click the button. Select Terminal (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin) . Step 2: Run the Uninstallation Command reinstall remote desktop connection
Locate the downloaded file (typically named setup.exe or an .msi file).
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: Check System > Remote Desktop and toggle "Enable Remote Desktop" to On.