If the software settings are correct, the issue likely sits in your network configuration:
The RDP client saves small images (bitmaps) to your local drive to speed up performance. If this cache becomes corrupted, it can crash the connection process. Open (mstsc.exe). Click Show Options . Go to the Experience tab. Uncheck Persistent bitmap caching . rdp 0x3 0x11
Points toward a protocol-level failure, often related to security negotiation. If the software settings are correct, the issue
Ensure your network is set to Private or Domain , as Windows often blocks RDP on "Public" networks by default. If you'd like to dive deeper into the logs , let me know: Are you connecting via a VPN ? Is this happening on a local network or over the internet ? Click Show Options
Some Network Interface Cards (NIC) have "Large Send Offload" enabled, which can interfere with RDP packets. Disable this in the Device Manager under your network adapter's advanced properties. 🛡️ Firewall and Antivirus Checks
Set it to and choose RDP or SSL (TLS) from the dropdown. 3. Disable UDP for RDP
Indicates a "Remote Desktop Connection" internal error.