Reinstalling Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) is a key troubleshooting step for fixing corrupted system files or persistent connection errors. For Windows 11 users (specifically version 23H2 or later), Microsoft now allows the RDC app to be uninstalled and reinstalled like a standard application .
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This guide covers the most effective ways to reinstall or repair Remote Desktop Connection on Windows 10 and Windows 11. reinstall remote desktop connection
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If you are using the modern Remote Desktop app (often found in the Start Menu as just "Remote Desktop") or the classic executable is acting up, resetting it is the fastest way to clear corrupted cache files. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer
@echo off echo Reinstalling Remote Desktop Connection... dism /online /disable-feature /featurename:Remote-Desktop-Services /norestart dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:Remote-Desktop-Services /norestart echo Done. Restart your PC. pause @echo off echo Reinstalling Remote Desktop Connection