But here is the catch: on modern versions of Windows (Windows 10 and 11), you cannot simply download an installer from Microsoft.com and click "Setup." RDC is now a built-in or App Package . Reinstalling it is a multi-layered process.
When RDC fails with cryptic errors like "Remote Desktop can't find the computer," "Internal error has occurred," or blank black screens, the most common piece of advice you will find is to . reinstall remote desktop connection
Last updated: October 2025. Compatible with Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 23H2/24H2. But here is the catch: on modern versions