Title: Microsoft Successfully Resolves Windows Remote Desktop Disruptions Post-Update

Overview of the Resolution

Microsoft has recently addressed a significant problem affecting Remote Desktop and RDS (Remote Desktop Services) functionalities. Following the roll-out of updates starting in January 2025, users encountered challenges with RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) sessions. This issue primarily disrupted connections, with users facing disconnections after just 65 seconds when linking Windows 11 24H2 to RDS hosts on systems equipped with Windows Server 2016.

Impact and Immediate Measures

The disturbances were noted significantly after the March 2025 security update (KB5053598). In response, Microsoft released a preview update (KB5053656) on Thursday to rectify these disruptions for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 devices. Full resolution is expected to be widely available in the next month’s cumulative updates. Until then, IT administrators can use a Known Issue Rollback group policy to manage the fix on enterprise devices.

Additional Updates and Fixes

While this patch resolves the initial set of problems, another issue persisting with Windows Server 2025 involves Remote Desktop freezing post-February 2025 updates. Microsoft also addressed a separate anomaly on Wednesday, correcting a bug that caused USB printers to print random texts after recent updates. Moreover, collaboration with Veeam is ongoing to resolve connection errors on Windows 11 24H2 systems related to Backup & Replication servers or SMB network shares.

Recommendations for Windows Users

Microsoft advises all affected users to install the latest updates promptly to benefit from critical improvements and solutions, including enhancements to RDP functionalities. Staying updated ensures optimized system performance and security.

Further Reading

• Read more about ongoing fixes and patches on the Windows Release Health Dashboard.
• For in-depth security insights, explore the Red Report 2025, an analysis of 14M malicious actions and the defense strategies against them.

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