remote desktop protocol

Few things are more frustrating for administrators and end users than a tool that’s almost invisible when it works—but painfully noticeable the instant it breaks. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is one such service in the enterprise landscape: it keeps organizations humming, IT teams agile, and...

Microsoft’s latest patch troubles have the IT community raising an eyebrow—and a few RDP session restart buttons. A recent advisory from the tech giant warns that a seemingly routine security update, KB5051987, released on February 11, 2025, has introduced an unexpected freeze issue on Windows...

Change is a constant in the technology space, and nowhere is this more evident than in the evolution of Microsoft’s remote access solutions. Microsoft has formally announced a significant shake-up for remote desktop connectivity: on May 27, 2025, the company will end support for its Remote...

Is your mouse pointer waltzing across the screen with the panache of a ghostly marionette, programs launching and closing as if your PC has developed a mind of its own? Or perhaps new user accounts have appeared mysteriously, and your once-pristine desktop now sports a lineup of unfamiliar...

Microsoft has just ironed out a major glitch that was causing Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections to unexpectedly drop—a flaw that had many Windows users and IT professionals scratching their heads. In an update that mirrors Microsoft’s usual race to patch its software, the company...

Cloudflare’s new browser-based RDP solution is turning heads in the IT security community—and for good reason. This innovative tool brings secure, remote Windows server access directly to your browser, without the complexity of deploying additional client software or VPNs. Designed to address...

Microsoft's latest emergency patch has come out of the blue—or should we say blue screen—to put an end to the Copilot app chaos that had left some Windows 11 users scratching their heads. This is the kind of dramatic plot twist that even your favorite binge-worthy series wouldn't dare to unveil...

Windows 11’s Chaotic March Update: Navigating the Security-Stability Tightrope Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday update – the cumulative KB5053598 – promised users a vital security boost by patching multiple zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively exploited in the wild. However, as many...

In a striking demonstration of modern cybercrime, LockBit ransomware operators have exploited a critical vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence—targeting an exposed Windows server—to execute a rapid, devastating attack. This incident, which leveraged CVE-2023-22527 (scored at a critical 10.0 on...

In a world increasingly reliant on remote connectivity, the news of vulnerabilities in remote desktop services feels like the proverbial dark cloud on a sunny day. The most recent entry in this troubling saga comes from Microsoft with the discovery of CVE-2024-49120, a critical Remote Code...

Just when you thought the dust had settled on cybersecurity threats, along comes the announcement of a new Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) vulnerability, designated CVE-2024-43582. This particular chink in Microsoft's armor could spell trouble for many Windows users if left unchecked. Published on...

Understanding CVE-2024-43533: A Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Client On October 8, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43533 impacting the Remote Desktop Client. This vulnerability has raised alarms in the cybersecurity community due...

Introduction On September 10, 2024, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) published information about a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43454. This flaw affects the Remote Desktop Licensing Service in Windows and allows for remote code execution (RCE), a severe security...

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Have windows 7 pro desktop and windows 7 pro wireless laptop. trying to access the desktop ip 192.168.1.142 from the laptop....it use to work...both are on same router/switch... PINGS work in both directions and with both IP address and name. Connection is denied both ways... Router was...

While Windows 7 Service Pack 1 will not be a major upgrade to the RTM version, the evolution of the operating system is designed to close the gap between physical and virtual desktops, as far as Microsoft is concerned. Service Pack 1, which will be delivered as a single package for both Windows...