Windows 7 RDP Locks computer after trying to reconnect??

[ridergroov1]

Hi folks. Using Win7 at home as my primary as of yesterday. One major problem I have run into is that I can't get control of my computer remotely or at the console after doing an RDP session. I did change the RDP port but I have always done that with previous versions of Windows. I'm guessing if I changed it back to standard RDP port that would fix it but wondered if anyone else has run into this problem. Let me know. Thanks.

 

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It seems like you're encountering an issue with remote desktop connectivity after changing the RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) port on your Windows 7 system. Changing the RDP port is a common practice for enhancing security, but it can sometimes lead to connectivity problems, especially if not configured correctly. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue: 1. Verify Port Forwarding: If you've changed the RDP port, ensure that your router is correctly forwarding the new port to your Windows 7 machine. You need to update the port forwarding rules on your router accordingly. 2. Firewall Settings: Check the Windows Firewall settings to ensure that the new RDP port is allowed through the firewall. You may need to create a new rule or update the existing rule for the modified port. 3. Network Level Authentication (NLA): Ensure that Network Level Authentication is enabled on your Windows 7 machine for RDP connections. NLA adds an extra layer of security but can sometimes cause connection issues if not configured correctly. 4. RDP Configuration: Check the RDP settings on your Windows 7 machine. Make sure that the Remote Desktop feature is enabled, and the correct users have permission to connect remotely. 5. Standard RDP Port: As a troubleshooting step, you can try reverting to the standard RDP port (3389) to see if the issue persists. This will help determine if the problem is related to the port change. 6. Event Viewer: Check the Event Viewer on your Windows 7 machine for any related error messages that might provide more insight into the connectivity issue. By following these steps and possibly reverting to the standard RDP port temporarily for testing purposes, you can narrow down the cause of the connectivity problem. If you decide to switch back to the standard port and it resolves the issue, it may indicate a configuration or routing issue related to the custom port setting.