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Hostek: Known RDP issues with Windows servers
Hostek · hostek.comImpact: noneResolved2026-09-14 15:58 UTC
Public — what happened
Summary
Microsoft has identified an issue affecting Remote Desktop Services (RDS) on Windows Servers following the latest Windows security updates.
According to Microsoft, RDS might become unstable, resulting in RDP connections failing after several minutes, sign-in issues, or servers hanging at "Please wait for the Remote Desktop Configuration." Related tools, including Microsoft Management Console (MMC), RDS Licensing Diagnoser, and File Explorer, might also become unresponsive. Additionally, the Windows Update page might stop responding and continuously display a loading indicator.
Microsoft is currently investigating the issue, and we are waiting for further information regarding a permanent f
Timeline
- Started — 2026-09-14 15:58 UTC
- Last update — 2026-09-14 15:58 UTC
- Resolved — 2026-09-15 13:32 UTC
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