If Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) stops working on Windows Server 2022, the culprit might be Application Control.
What’s Happening?
Application Control rules may block RDP-related processes or services, especially if set too restrictively.
What You Can Do:
- Review your Application Control rules
- Add exclusions for RDP-related executables
- Test connectivity after each change
🛠 Read the full troubleshooting guide here under “Why does RDP connection not work…”
📌 Tip: Always test rule changes in a staging environment before applying them broadly.
💬 Have you run into this issue? What worked for you?
