Microsoft has alerted its users to potential challenges with Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) connections following the installation of recent Windows updates, specifically those rolled out since January 2025. In a recent update on the Windows release health dashboard, the tech giant noted that users may face unexpected disconnections during Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions after applying the January preview update (KB5050094) and subsequent updates.
The company reported a marked increase in disconnection issues coinciding with the March 2025 Windows security update (KB5053598). Users attempting to establish UDP connections from Windows 11 24H2 PCs to RDS hosts operating on Windows Server 2016 or earlier may find themselves disconnected after approximately 65 seconds. While systems running Windows Server 2025 are not directly impacted as RDS hosts, users may still encounter disconnections when connecting as RDP clients to older server versions.
Fixed via Known Issue Rollback
In response to these connectivity challenges, Microsoft has implemented a solution through its Known Issue Rollback (KIR) feature, which is designed to reverse problematic non-security updates delivered via Windows Update. To address the known issue on affected enterprise-managed devices, administrators are required to install and configure the Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 KB5053598 250314_20401 Known Issue Rollback group policy.
Once installed, the Group Policy can be accessed under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates. To deploy the Known Issue Rollback on impacted endpoints, IT professionals should navigate to the Local Computer Policy or the Domain policy on the domain controller using the Group Policy Editor. From there, they can select the appropriate Windows version to target. A restart of the affected devices will be necessary to apply the new group policy settings.
For further assistance in deploying and configuring KIR Group Policies, IT administrators can refer to the resources available on the Microsoft support website. Microsoft has also indicated that a permanent resolution will be included in a future Windows update, eliminating the need for organizations to manually install and configure the Group Policy once the update is released.
