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This article provides a compilation of hotfixes and updates designed to address various issues encountered within Remote Desktop Services (RDS), formerly known as Terminal Services, on Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1. It serves as a valuable resource for system administrators and IT professionals seeking to maintain a stable, secure, and efficient RDS environment. Understanding and applying these updates is crucial for optimizing the performance and reliability of remote desktop services. This information is essential for environments relying on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 for remote access solutions.

Summary

This document is intended to consolidate available hotfixes and updates specifically for problems that may arise in Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) environments running on Windows Server 2008 R2. It is important to note that these updates are primarily intended for Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1. For users operating on newer systems, dedicated update articles for Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 are available via provided links within the original article for further guidance. This article acts as a central point of reference for resolving common RDS issues on the specified platform.

It is crucial to understand that this list is an aggregation of common problems observed within Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2008 R2. Proactive installation of every patch listed is generally not recommended. Instead, administrators should identify specific issues they are encountering and then apply only the corresponding hotfix. Careful evaluation of each hotfix and update is advised to ensure its applicability to the specific Windows version and Service Pack level in use. The hotfixes and updates are categorized by component areas within Remote Desktop Services 2008 R2 to facilitate easier identification and application. Many of these updates may also be relevant to Windows 7 machines operating as VDI guests within the 2008 R2 RDS infrastructure.

Authentication

This section details updates related to authentication issues within Remote Desktop Services. Proper authentication is fundamental to secure remote access, and these hotfixes address various problems related to user login, smart card usage, and single sign-on functionalities. Resolving these authentication issues is critical to maintaining a secure and user-friendly remote desktop environment. These updates aim to improve the reliability and security of user authentication processes in RDS.

  • 2752618 RDS client computer cannot connect to the RDS server by using a remote desktop connection in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update addresses a connectivity problem where RDS clients are unable to establish a remote desktop connection to the RDS server. This issue can prevent users from accessing their remote desktops, disrupting workflow and productivity. Applying this hotfix ensures reliable remote desktop connections.

  • 2548538 Smart card authentication does not work when you use VDI and RD Gateway for RDC client in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix resolves issues with smart card authentication in scenarios utilizing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and RD Gateway. When smart card authentication fails, users are unable to securely access resources using their smart cards. Implementing this update restores smart card authentication functionality in VDI and RD Gateway environments.

  • 2524668 The single sign-on feature does not work in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 when you try to start a full remote desktop connection through RD Web Access: This update addresses a problem where single sign-on (SSO) fails when initiating a full remote desktop connection via RD Web Access. SSO is designed to streamline the login process, and its failure requires users to enter credentials multiple times. This hotfix restores SSO functionality for remote desktop connections initiated through RD Web Access, improving user experience.

  • 2521923 A program that requires you to use a smart card stops responding in a remote desktop connection in Windows Server 2008, in Windows Vista, in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix corrects an issue where programs requiring smart card authentication become unresponsive within a remote desktop session. Application unresponsiveness can lead to data loss and user frustration. Applying this update ensures the stability of smart card-dependent applications in remote sessions.

  • 2301288 A Remote Desktop Services session is disconnected automatically if you apply the “Interactive logon: smart card removal behavior” Group Policy setting in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7: This update addresses an issue where applying the “Interactive logon: smart card removal behavior” Group Policy setting results in automatic disconnection of RDS sessions. Unintended session disconnections disrupt user work and can lead to data loss. This hotfix prevents RDS session disconnections triggered by this specific Group Policy setting.

  • 2847932 Language switch fails in a RD session and shortcut menu is not displayed in a RemoteApp session in Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: This update resolves issues where language switching malfunctions within a Remote Desktop session, and shortcut menus are not displayed correctly in RemoteApp sessions. Language input problems can hinder productivity for multilingual users. This hotfix corrects language switching and shortcut menu display issues within RDS and RemoteApp sessions.

  • 2846226 Stop Error 0x0000008E on a computer that is running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: This hotfix addresses a critical Stop Error (Blue Screen of Death) 0x0000008E encountered on systems running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Stop errors indicate serious system instability and can lead to data loss and downtime. Applying this update resolves the conditions causing this specific stop error, improving system stability.

  • 2834976 Authenticated users are removed from the Remote Desktop Users group after you set the drain mode on a Windows Server 2008 R2-based RDS server: This update addresses an issue where authenticated users are unexpectedly removed from the Remote Desktop Users group after enabling drain mode on an RDS server. Incorrect user group membership can lead to unauthorized access or denial of service. This hotfix prevents unintended user removals from the Remote Desktop Users group during drain mode operations.

  • 2831347 Roaming user profiles are corrupted when a monitoring program executes a WMI query on a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1-based RDS server: This hotfix resolves an issue where roaming user profiles become corrupted when monitoring programs execute WMI queries on RDS servers. Profile corruption can lead to loss of user settings and data. Applying this update prevents roaming profile corruption caused by WMI queries from monitoring programs.

  • 2823176 User sessions may be logged off unexpectedly when duplicate IP addresses are detected in Windows Multipoint Server 2011: This update addresses unexpected user session logoffs in Windows Multipoint Server 2011 environments when duplicate IP addresses are detected. Unintentional session terminations disrupt user work and can cause data loss. This hotfix prevents unexpected logoffs due to duplicate IP address detection.

  • 2780102 0x0000003B Stop error when a Remote Desktop Connection Broker and a Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1-based computer are in an RDS farm: This hotfix resolves a Stop Error 0x0000003B that occurs when a Remote Desktop Connection Broker and a Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 computer are part of an RDS farm. This stop error indicates a serious system problem within the RDS farm infrastructure. Applying this update addresses the root cause of this stop error, enhancing RDS farm stability.

  • 2769791 Windows Audio service stops on Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer after you configure remote audio playback: This update addresses a problem where the Windows Audio service unexpectedly stops after configuring remote audio playback. Loss of audio services disrupts multimedia functionality within remote sessions. This hotfix prevents the Windows Audio service from stopping after remote audio playback configuration, restoring audio capabilities.

  • 2769372 Windows Remote Assistance fails in Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: This hotfix resolves failures in Windows Remote Assistance functionality in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Remote Assistance is a crucial tool for IT support and troubleshooting. Applying this update restores the functionality of Windows Remote Assistance, enabling effective remote support.

  • 2768741 Visual elements are displayed incorrectly when you connect to a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 by using the Remote Desktop Protocol: This update addresses issues where visual elements are displayed incorrectly when connecting via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Visual display problems can hinder user interaction and application usability. This hotfix corrects visual rendering issues in remote desktop sessions, improving user experience.

  • 2750090 High CPU utilization by the Svchost.exe process and the Lsass.exe process in the Remote Desktop session after you remotely connect to a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix resolves high CPU utilization by Svchost.exe and Lsass.exe processes within remote desktop sessions. High CPU usage can degrade system performance and responsiveness. Applying this update reduces CPU utilization by these processes, improving overall system performance during remote sessions.

  • 2749262 Remote Desktop Configuration service crashes together with event ID 1000 in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update addresses crashes of the Remote Desktop Configuration service accompanied by Event ID 1000. Service crashes can disrupt RDS functionality and require system restarts. This hotfix prevents crashes of the Remote Desktop Configuration service, enhancing RDS stability.

  • 2726399 You cannot change the DPI setting through a Remote Desktop session on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix resolves the inability to change DPI settings within a remote desktop session. Inability to adjust DPI settings can lead to display issues and reduced usability, especially on high-resolution displays. This update enables DPI setting changes within remote desktop sessions, improving display customization.

  • 2719704 0x0000003B or 0x000000D5 Stop error in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix addresses Stop Errors 0x0000003B and 0x000000D5 encountered in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. These stop errors indicate serious system instability and can cause data loss. Applying this update resolves the conditions leading to these specific stop errors, improving system reliability.

  • 2685909 Poor performance occurs when you shadow a Remote Desktop session in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7: This update addresses performance degradation when shadowing a remote desktop session. Poor performance during shadowing can hinder monitoring and troubleshooting activities. This hotfix improves performance during remote desktop shadowing, enabling more efficient remote support and monitoring.

  • 2666484 0x0000003B Stop error on Windows Server 2008 R2-based RD Session Host servers that use an RD Connection Broker: This hotfix resolves a Stop Error 0x0000003B on RD Session Host servers that utilize an RD Connection Broker. This stop error indicates a critical issue within the RDS infrastructure. Applying this update addresses the root cause of this stop error, enhancing the stability of RD Session Host servers and the Connection Broker.

  • 2665720 Remote Assistance does not display a desktop that has a resolution of 1366 x 768 correctly in Windows 7: This update corrects display issues in Remote Assistance when the remote desktop resolution is 1366 x 768. Incorrect display rendering in Remote Assistance can impede effective remote support. This hotfix ensures correct display rendering for this specific resolution in Remote Assistance sessions.

  • 2665347 You cannot connect to a virtual machine by using the Hyper-V Manager MMC snap-in in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix resolves the inability to connect to virtual machines using the Hyper-V Manager MMC snap-in. Connection failures to VMs through Hyper-V Manager hinder virtual machine management. Applying this update restores the ability to connect to VMs via the Hyper-V Manager MMC snap-in.

  • 2661332 You cannot reestablish a Remote Desktop Services session to a Windows Server 2008 R2-based server: This update addresses the inability to re-establish a disconnected Remote Desktop Services session to a Windows Server 2008 R2 server. Session re-establishment failures force users to restart their work, impacting productivity. This hotfix enables users to reliably reconnect to disconnected RDS sessions.

  • 2661001 Please wait for Local Session Manager message remains for several minutes when you disconnect from a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 during the logon process: This hotfix resolves an issue where the “Please wait for Local Session Manager” message persists for an extended period during disconnection during logon. Prolonged “Please wait” messages disrupt user experience and indicate potential underlying issues. This update reduces the duration of the “Please wait” message during disconnection.

  • 2648397 You cannot change an expired user account password in a Remote Desktop session from a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2: This client-side fix addresses the inability to change expired user account passwords within a remote desktop session. Password change failures can lock users out of their accounts and disrupt access. This hotfix allows users to change expired passwords from client machines within RDS sessions. Note: A server-side fix is available under KB article 2648402.

  • 2647582 You cannot update the Group Policy settings on a Windows Server 2008 R2-based RD Session Host server if IP Virtualization is applied: This hotfix resolves the inability to update Group Policy settings on RD Session Host servers when IP Virtualization is enabled. Group Policy update failures can lead to inconsistent configurations and security vulnerabilities. Applying this update ensures Group Policy settings can be updated even with IP Virtualization enabled.

  • 2647452 Paged pool leaks when you map a network drive and then disconnect it frequently in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update addresses paged pool memory leaks that occur when frequently mapping and disconnecting network drives. Memory leaks can degrade system performance and eventually lead to instability. This hotfix prevents paged pool leaks associated with network drive mapping and disconnection.

  • 2647409 Remote Desktop Services sessions are not kept alive as expected in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix resolves issues where RDS sessions are not maintained as expected, potentially leading to unexpected session terminations. Unintentional session closures disrupt user work. This update ensures RDS sessions are kept alive according to configured settings, improving session reliability.

  • 2622802 The Group Policy Client service crashes on a terminal server that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 when multiple users connect to the server at the same time: This update addresses crashes of the Group Policy Client service on terminal servers under heavy user load. Service crashes can disrupt Group Policy processing and system management. This hotfix prevents Group Policy Client service crashes under high user connection scenarios.

  • 2619880 The network path was not found error message when you start a LDAP-related application in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix resolves “network path not found” errors when launching LDAP-related applications in Windows Server 2008 R2. Network path errors prevent applications from accessing necessary network resources. This update corrects issues causing network path errors for LDAP applications.

  • 2617878 You cannot set the LogonTimeout setting after the default RDP listener (RDP-Tcp) is deleted in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix addresses the inability to set the LogonTimeout setting after deleting the default RDP listener (RDP-Tcp). LogonTimeout settings control session timeout behavior, and inability to configure them can affect security and resource management. This update allows setting LogonTimeout even after deleting the default RDP listener.

  • 2617687 Applications or services that start multiple Remote Desktop Services sessions crash in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update resolves crashes in applications or services that initiate multiple RDS sessions. Application crashes disrupt functionality and can lead to data loss. This hotfix prevents crashes in applications and services starting multiple RDS sessions.

  • 2615701 Logon Process Initialization Failure error message and the logon process does not start in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix addresses “Logon Process Initialization Failure” errors that prevent the logon process from starting. Logon process failures block user access to the system. This update resolves the conditions leading to logon process initialization failures, restoring system access.

  • 2585853 Choppy video playback when you play a high-definition video over a remote desktop connection in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update addresses choppy video playback when streaming high-definition video over remote desktop connections. Poor video performance degrades user experience for multimedia applications. This hotfix improves video playback smoothness over remote desktop connections.

  • 2582172 Remote desktop is not displayed in Full-Screen mode when the screen resolution is 1366× 768 pixels in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix corrects display issues where remote desktops do not render in full-screen mode at 1366x768 resolution. Incorrect screen rendering limits user workspace and application visibility. This update ensures full-screen display at 1366x768 resolution in remote desktop sessions.

  • 2578159 The logon process stops responding in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7: This hotfix addresses scenarios where the logon process becomes unresponsive, preventing users from logging in. Logon process hangs block system access and require system restarts. This update resolves logon process unresponsiveness, restoring system login functionality.

  • 2575946 Limit the size of the entire roaming user profile cache Group Policy setting does not work in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update addresses a problem where the “Limit the size of the entire roaming user profile cache” Group Policy setting fails to function correctly. Ineffective profile cache limits can lead to excessive disk space usage. This hotfix ensures the “Limit the size of the entire roaming user profile cache” Group Policy setting is properly enforced.

  • 2571388 A Remote Desktop Services session stops responding during the logoff process in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix resolves instances where RDS sessions become unresponsive during the logoff process. Session hangs during logoff can delay system shutdown and indicate underlying system problems. This update prevents RDS session unresponsiveness during logoff.

  • 2545735 “The home folder could not be created” error when an administrator tries to set Remote Desktop Services Home Folder for a user account in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix addresses “home folder could not be created” errors when administrators attempt to configure RDS Home Folders. Home folder creation failures prevent proper user profile setup. This update resolves issues causing home folder creation errors during RDS configuration.

  • 2525246 0x0000003B Stop error when you remotely control a Remote Desktop session in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix resolves a Stop Error 0x0000003B encountered when remotely controlling an RDS session. This stop error indicates a critical system problem during remote control operations. Applying this update addresses the root cause of this stop error, improving stability during remote control.

  • 2519550 An incorrect program icon appears on the task bar in a remote desktop session that is running in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update corrects instances where incorrect program icons are displayed on the taskbar within remote desktop sessions. Incorrect icons can lead to user confusion and difficulty identifying applications. This hotfix ensures correct program icons are displayed on the taskbar in RDS sessions.

  • 2492765 User account passwords can be changed in the Sysprep Specialize phase of Sysprep.exe in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This hotfix addresses a security concern where user account passwords can be modified during the Sysprep Specialize phase. Unauthorized password changes during Sysprep can compromise system security. This update prevents password modifications during the Sysprep specialize phase, enhancing system security.

  • 2479710 Remote Desktop service crashes when Group Policy settings are refreshed in Windows Server 2008 R2 after you enable the Required secure RPC communication and Set client connection encryption level Group Policy settings: This update resolves RDS service crashes during Group Policy refresh after enabling specific security-related Group Policy settings. Service crashes disrupt RDS functionality. This hotfix prevents RDS service crashes triggered by these Group Policy settings, enhancing stability.

  • 2446026 An application that uses the Remote Desktop Connection ActiveX control to provide virtualized sessions crashes in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7: This update addresses crashes in applications using the Remote Desktop Connection ActiveX control for virtualized sessions. Application crashes disrupt virtualized session functionality. This hotfix prevents crashes in applications utilizing the Remote Desktop Connection ActiveX control.

Device Redirection and Printing

This section focuses on updates related to device redirection and printing within Remote Desktop Services. Device redirection allows users to access local resources like printers and drives within their remote sessions. Printing functionality is essential for document output from remote applications. These updates aim to improve the reliability and performance of device redirection and printing within RDS environments.

  • 2871131 The size of the HKEY_USERS.DEFAULT registry hive continuously increases on a Windows Server-based server: This update addresses the issue of the HKEY_USERS.DEFAULT registry hive continuously increasing in size, potentially leading to performance issues and system instability. Uncontrolled registry growth can impact system performance. This hotfix prevents the continuous growth of the HKEY_USERS.DEFAULT registry hive.

  • 2778831 Client Side Rendering Print Provider registry key growth on a Windows Server 2008 R2-based Remote Desktop Session Host server: This update resolves excessive registry key growth related to the Client Side Rendering Print Provider on RD Session Host servers. Uncontrolled registry growth can degrade system performance. This hotfix prevents excessive registry key growth related to client-side rendering printing.

  • 2769791 Windows Audio service stops on Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer after you configure remote audio playback: This update is also listed under the Authentication section as it addresses audio service issues. It is relevant here due to its impact on device redirection related to audio playback. This hotfix prevents the Windows Audio service from stopping after remote audio playback configuration, restoring audio capabilities which are a form of device redirection.

  • 2662585 Printer redirection is not applied to client computers that connect to a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1-based Terminal Services server: This update resolves issues where printer redirection fails for client computers connecting to Terminal Services servers. Printer redirection failures prevent users from printing from their remote sessions to local printers. This hotfix restores printer redirection functionality for client computers.

  • 2655998 Long logon time when you establish an RD session to a Windows Server 2008 R2-based RD Session Host server if Printer Redirection is enabled: This update addresses prolonged logon times when printer redirection is enabled. Slow logons negatively impact user experience and productivity. This hotfix reduces logon times when printer redirection is enabled.

  • 2620656 Invalid redirected printers may be available in a Remote Desktop Services session that connects to a RD Session Host server that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2: This update resolves issues where invalid or incorrect redirected printers appear in RDS sessions. Incorrect printer listings can lead to printing errors and user confusion. This hotfix ensures only valid redirected printers are listed in RDS sessions.

  • 2538047 Audio capture redirection feature does not work after a second remote desktop connection is created in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update addresses failures in audio capture redirection after establishing a second remote desktop connection. Audio capture redirection problems prevent users from using microphones or audio input devices in subsequent remote sessions. This hotfix restores audio capture redirection functionality after multiple RDS connections.

RemoteApp

This section covers updates related to RemoteApp, a feature that allows users to run individual applications remotely as if they were running locally. RemoteApp enhances application delivery and management. These updates aim to improve the stability, performance, and user experience of RemoteApp applications within RDS environments.

  • 2862019 A RemoteApp application main window takes the focus after the applications windows are maximized in Windows: This update addresses an issue where the main window of a RemoteApp application unexpectedly gains focus after application windows are maximized. Unexpected window focus changes can disrupt user workflow. This hotfix prevents the main RemoteApp window from taking focus after maximization.

  • 2835429 The taskbar is hidden when a screen resolution of 1366 x 768 is used for a RemoteApp application that is running on Windows Server 2008 R2: This update corrects display issues where the taskbar is hidden when using a 1366 x 768 resolution for RemoteApp applications. Hidden taskbars reduce usability and application navigation. This hotfix ensures the taskbar is visible at 1366x768 resolution for RemoteApp sessions.

  • 2798286 RemoteApp application session disconnects from a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2: This update resolves unexpected disconnections of RemoteApp sessions. Session disconnections disrupt user work and can lead to data loss. This hotfix prevents RemoteApp session disconnections, improving session stability.

  • 2699817 RemoteApp session is disconnected when the RDP encryption level is set to Low and RDP compression is disabled in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update addresses RemoteApp session disconnections when RDP encryption is set to low and compression is disabled. Session disconnections under specific RDP settings can limit configuration options. This hotfix prevents disconnections under these RDP settings, allowing for more flexible configuration.

  • 2636613 Rdpshell.exe process leaks memory in Windows Server 2008 R2 when you move a published RemoteApp application’s window on the client side: This update addresses memory leaks in the Rdpshell.exe process when moving RemoteApp windows. Memory leaks can degrade system performance over time. This hotfix prevents memory leaks in Rdpshell.exe associated with RemoteApp window movement.

  • 2614136 Some windows of a Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) RemoteApp application might not be displayed correctly in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update corrects display issues where some windows within RemoteApp applications are not rendered correctly. Incorrect window rendering hinders application usability. This hotfix ensures correct display of all windows in RemoteApp applications.

  • 2604066 The top-level window of a RemoteApp application becomes unresponsive in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7: This update resolves unresponsiveness of the top-level window in RemoteApp applications. Application unresponsiveness blocks user interaction and application usage. This hotfix prevents RemoteApp top-level window unresponsiveness.

  • 2580346 Some pop-up windows of a Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) RemoteApp application might be hidden in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update corrects issues where pop-up windows in RemoteApp applications are hidden from view. Hidden pop-up windows can block access to application functionalities. This hotfix ensures pop-up windows are visible in RemoteApp applications.

  • 2526629 The logon message is not displayed correctly when you connect to a RemoteApp application from a computer that has multiple monitors and that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2: This update corrects display issues with logon messages in multi-monitor setups when connecting to RemoteApp applications. Incorrect logon message display can be confusing for users. This hotfix ensures correct logon message display in multi-monitor RemoteApp scenarios.

  • 2522762 RemoteApp application does not work correctly from RD Web Access in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update resolves issues where RemoteApp applications fail to function correctly when accessed through RD Web Access. RD Web Access is a primary method for accessing RemoteApps, and failures here disrupt application delivery. This hotfix ensures RemoteApp applications function correctly when launched via RD Web Access.

  • 2522743 You cannot use a calendar control in a RemoteApp application when you use the RDC 7.0 client to connect to the RemoteApp application from a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2: This update addresses the inability to use calendar controls within RemoteApp applications when using RDC 7.0 clients. Calendar control failures limit application functionality for date-dependent tasks. This hotfix enables calendar control usage in RemoteApp applications with RDC 7.0 clients.

  • 981156 RemoteApp applications are displayed as black windows when you restart the applications in a Remote desktop connection in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update corrects display issues where RemoteApp applications appear as black windows after restarting them within a remote desktop connection. Black windows render applications unusable. This hotfix prevents RemoteApp applications from displaying as black windows after restarts.

RemoteFX

This section contains updates specifically for RemoteFX, a set of technologies designed to enhance the user experience of remote desktop sessions, especially for graphically intensive applications and media. RemoteFX aims to provide a richer and more responsive remote desktop experience.

  • 2519946 Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) randomly occurs in a virtual machine that uses the RemoteFX feature in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update addresses random Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) events in VMs utilizing RemoteFX. TDR events can cause application crashes and system instability. This hotfix prevents random TDR events in RemoteFX-enabled virtual machines, improving stability.

Remote Desktop Connection Broker

This section includes updates related to the Remote Desktop Connection Broker, a crucial component for managing and load balancing RDS session host servers in larger deployments. The Connection Broker ensures users are efficiently connected to available session hosts.

  • 2536840 IP addresses that are used for reconnection are not listed completely in the RD Connection Broker setting in Windows Server 2008 R2 or in Windows 7: This update resolves issues where IP addresses used for reconnection are not fully listed in the RD Connection Broker settings. Incomplete IP address listings can hinder reconnection functionality and management. This hotfix ensures complete listing of reconnection IP addresses in Connection Broker settings.

Remote Desktop Gateway

(This section is present in the original article as a heading but has no content. It is maintained here for structural consistency, although no updates are listed in the provided input for this category.)

Remote Desktop Web Access

This section highlights updates for Remote Desktop Web Access (RD Web Access), a web-based portal that allows users to access RemoteApp programs and remote desktops through a web browser. RD Web Access simplifies remote resource access for users.

  • 2793072 Generic error message when you change your password on a RD Web Access website in Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012: This update resolves generic error messages encountered when users change their passwords via the RD Web Access website. Generic errors can be uninformative and frustrating for users. This hotfix provides more specific and helpful error messages during password changes in RD Web Access.

  • 2705427 The Remote Desktop Web Access website does not show any published RemoteApp programs if a RemoteApp source is offline in Windows Server 2008 R2: This update addresses an issue where RD Web Access fails to display any published RemoteApp programs if a RemoteApp source is offline. Failure to display available RemoteApps when one source is offline limits access for users. This hotfix ensures RD Web Access displays available RemoteApps even if some sources are offline.

  • 2648402 You cannot change an expired user account password in a remote desktop session that connects to a Windows Server 2008 R2-based RD Session Host server in a VDI environment: This server-side fix addresses the inability to change expired passwords within a remote desktop session in a VDI environment. Password change failures can lock users out. This hotfix (server-side) enables users to change expired passwords within VDI-based RDS sessions. Note: A client-side fix is available under KB article 2648397.

These updates are critical for maintaining a healthy and efficient Remote Desktop Services environment on Windows Server 2008 R2. Applying the relevant hotfixes can significantly improve security, performance, and user experience. It is recommended that administrators carefully review this list and apply updates as needed based on the specific issues encountered in their RDS deployments.

Do you have any experiences with these updates or further questions about Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2008 R2? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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