Remote Desktop Connection Error Code 0x904 Extended Error Code 0x7 «100% DIRECT»

Most cases resolve within 15 minutes by adjusting one of these three areas.

: If the error occurs on an Azure Virtual Machine, it may be due to a corrupt MachineKeys folder. Renaming this folder (e.g., to MachineKeys_old ) and rebooting the server can resolve certificate creation issues. Most cases resolve within 15 minutes by adjusting

: For Azure virtual machines, a corrupt certificate store is a known trigger. Use the Azure Portal's Run Command to rename the keys folder: Rename-Item -path "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA\MachineKeys" -NewName "MachineKeys_old" then reboot the server. Most cases resolve within 15 minutes by adjusting