Introduction

In a recent move to enhance user experience, Microsoft has successfully addressed a significant issue affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) connections that emerged after the rollout of Windows updates from January 2025.

Overview of the Issue

The problem, which has been a frustration for many users, involved unexpected disconnections that occurred 65 seconds into establishing a connection over UDP from Windows 11 24H2 to RDS hosts operating on earlier versions of Windows Server 2016. Interestingly, while devices running Windows Server 2025 were not directly affected as RDS hosts, they still encountered sudden disconnects when acting as RDP clients connecting to older servers.

Microsoft's Acknowledgment and Solution

On Monday, Microsoft acknowledged this critical issue, noting a surge in user reports following the March 2025 Windows security update (KB5053598). This spike highlighted the urgency of the matter, prompting the tech giant to take swift action.

Today, Microsoft announced that a solution has been developed and is now available to Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 users through the KB5053656 preview update released earlier this week. The company emphasized the importance of installing the latest update, stating, “It contains crucial improvements and resolutions for known issues.”

Future Availability and Current Challenges

Looking ahead, this fix will become widely available with the cumulative updates scheduled for next month. Until then, IT administrators managing enterprise environments can expedite the deployment of this solution using a Known Issue Rollback group policy.

However, it’s not all smooth sailing just yet. In addition to this issue, Microsoft has flagged another problem affecting Remote Desktop functionality on Windows Server 2025, particularly after security updates released since February 2025. Although Windows 11 24H2 systems were also impacted, Microsoft provided a temporary fix with the release of the optional update KB5052093 on February 25. The definitive resolution for Windows Server will be delivered through a future update.

Ongoing Investigations by Veeam

Moreover, Veeam, a leading provider of backup solutions, has reported ongoing efforts from Microsoft to investigate connection errors that Windows 11 24H2 users are experiencing while trying to restore data from Backup & Replication servers or SMB network shares. As the tech landscape constantly evolves, keeping systems updated is paramount to ensure seamless connectivity and improved performance.

Conclusion

Stay tuned as Microsoft continues to address these challenges, and make sure your systems are updated to avoid these pesky interruptions!