But here is the catch: on modern versions of Windows (Windows 10 and 11), you cannot simply download an installer from Microsoft.com and click "Setup." RDC is now a built-in or App Package . Reinstalling it is a multi-layered process.
: Open Command Prompt as an Administrator and run: mstsc.exe /uninstall Note: Restart your computer after this step to finalize the removal. 2. Download and Reinstall reinstall remote desktop connection
These run independently of mstsc.exe and can confirm whether the issue is your OS or the remote host. But here is the catch: on modern versions
This scans for and replaces corrupted system files that RDC relies on. DISM Repair : If SFC doesn't fix it, run: dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth run: dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth