The RDP freezing issue is a common phenomenon where Remote Desktop sessions unexpectedly freeze depending on the operating system and version used. This problem can be very frustrating and significantly impact productivity. In this article, you will learn more about the cause of the problem and how to fix it.
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The issue is usually related to the RDP protocol’s lower robustness against packet loss or corrupted packets. Additionally, a bug in some Windows versions can prevent seamless switching between TCP and UDP protocols.
Disable the UDP protocol for the RDP connection by running this command in an administrative command prompt: reg add "HKLM\software\policies\microsoft\windows nt\Terminal Services\Client" /v fClientDisableUDP /d 1 /t REG_DWORD. Then restart your computer.
Yes, confirm the command by pressing Enter and then restart your computer so the change is applied and effective.
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