Remote Desktop Stops Working After SQL Server 2005 Installation

Although, I have no idea why this happens, here is how to fix RDP/RDC connections after a SQL Server 2005 installation breaks it.

  • Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Terminal Services Configuration > Connections
  • Delete the RDP connection
  • Right-click Connections and select Create New Connection
  • Accept the wizard’s defaults
  • Name it RDP-tcp or something descriptive
  • Reboot, and you’re back in business!

Unfortunately, the reboot is necessary.



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