Microsoft: Recent Windows updates cause Remote Desktop issues

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates cause Remote Desktop issues
Summary: Microsoft has acknowledged that users of Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Services are facing disconnection issues after installing recent Windows updates that began in January 2025. The company has issued a Known Issue Rollback to address the problem, requiring administrators to take certain steps to implement the fix. A permanent solution is expected to be provided in a future update, eliminating the need for manual intervention by IT departments.

Affected: Windows 11 24H2 PCs and Windows Server 2016

Keypoints :

  • Users may experience unexpected disconnections of RDP sessions after 65 seconds.
  • The issue has been more frequently reported after the March 2025 security update.
  • Microsoft resolved the issue through Known Issue Rollback, requiring admins to configure Group Policy settings.
  • A permanent fix will be available in an upcoming Windows update, removing the need for manual fixes.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-recent-windows-updates-cause-remote-desktop-issues/