Reinstall Remote Desktop Connection [repack]

If the legacy system app is broken, install the modern version from the Microsoft Store.

If mstsc.exe is missing entirely, your system files are likely corrupted.

If you encounter issues during or after reinstalling RDC: reinstall remote desktop connection

If you’re on , Remote Desktop Connection is included (you can connect to Pro/Enterprise PCs). However, you cannot host an RDP server on a Home edition. If the client keeps failing, consider using third-party alternatives like AnyDesk or Chrome Remote Desktop .

Before reinstalling RDC, ensure that you have: If the legacy system app is broken, install

On Windows 10 and 11, the "Remote Desktop Connection" app (mstsc.exe) is a system component. You typically cannot "uninstall" it completely without breaking Windows. If the app is missing or corrupted, use these methods to repair or replace it.

If the classic Remote Desktop ( mstsc.exe ) is missing or corrupted, and Step 1 didn't work, you likely have deeper system file corruption. You can "reinstall" the integrity of these files using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool. However, you cannot host an RDP server on a Home edition

Note: If you are looking for the client specifically, ensure "DirectPlay" (under Legacy Components) is checked, as it sometimes affects older RDC dependencies.