Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop freezes caused by Windows updates

​Microsoft has resolved a known issue causing Remote Desktop sessions to freeze on Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2 devices. While the issue affecting Windows 11 systems was addressed on February 25 with the KB5052093 optional update, Microsoft says it has also fixed it on impacted Windows Server devices with the KB5055523 Patch Tuesday cumulative update on April 8. "After installing the February 2025 Security update (KB5051987), released February 11, 2025, and later updates, on Windows Server 2025 devices, you might experience Remote Desktop sessions freezing shortly after connection," the company said. "When this issue occurs, mouse and keyboard input become unresponsive within the session, requiring users to disconnect and reconnect. We recommend you install the latest update for your device as it contains important improvements and issue resolutions, including this one." Last month, Microsoft also used a Windows feature known as Known Issue Rollback (KIR), which reverses ... Read full article.