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RDP error: This computer can’t connect to the remote computer in Windows 2012 r2

The problem looks like this: when you are trying to connect via RDP to a remote Windows server, the mstsc.exe client freezes for a minute and a window with the following message RDP error appears:
Remote Desktop Connection
This computer can’t connect to the remote computer.
Try connecting again. If the problem continues, contact the owner of the remote computer or your network administrator.

If you can configure Remote Desktop setting using local group policy editor (gpedit.msc). The necessary policies are located in the following section: Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host.
  • RDP security level can be specify using policy named Require user of specific security layer for remote (RDP) connections. Enable this policy and in dropdown select RDP Security level.


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