Windows 10: RDP connection fails: Remote Desktop can't find computer errors.

I have VM running windows 10 pro (other VMs using same config work fine).
Every time when I try to connect via RDP it throws: "Remote Desktop can't find the computer [hostname]. This might mean that [hostname] does not belong to specified network. Verify the computer name and domain that you are trying to connect to."
After like 5-10 tries connection is successful. (seems to be random how many tries it takes to connect).
It's on same workgroup(not domain network).
I can ping VM via hostname or IP and ping -a resolves hostname to ip fine.
Also connection to SMB share on that VM seem to work OK.
on VM netstat -an show that it is listening to RDP port. (0.0.0.0:3389 Listening)

:)

 

RDP not allowing remote connection

I had it working perfectly fine the other day but I logged into my server, removed a open port and both computer quit.

I run the computers with the firewall off, I see no point in them being on, it's a windows firewall a hacker will know how to get around so fire wall is OFF.

Ports are 9000 for server and 3390 for htpc

ip:9000
ip:3390

This does not work from a linux workstation using 'Remote Desktop Client'

It does not work from mac RDP
It does not work from windows RDP
And it does not work from my iphone.

I know it's enabled as I can RDP into the computers at my home (except htpc at the moment, I think that one needs restarted)

Ports are open, both tcp / udp ports are open using the internal server IP wich is MAC assigned by the router. Server - 10.0.1.2 - 9000
And same thing for the htpc - 10.0.1.8 - 3390

Besides the obvious of firewall, ports, and 'remote connection enabled' any ideas?

 

RDP connection fails from Microsoft account to Local Admin account

Issue:

• Windows 10 Pro desktop cannot connect to another Windows 10 Pro desktop on the same wired network.
  

Details:

• When connection is attempted, an error states the credentials are invalid.
• The credentials entered are the local admin account on the target computer.
  • Computer attempting the connection is logged into the Microsoft account.
• When both computers were running Windows 7 Pro - there were no RDP issues.

Troubleshooting:

• Confirmed credentials are correct and CAPS is turned off.
• Firewall rule for Remote Desktop is enabled and option is enabled in the System Properties.
  • Connection to target computer is successful using a Samsung Galaxy Tab S that is connected to the WLAN.
• Downloaded Remote Desktop app from the Windows Store.
  • Encounter the same "Invalid Credentials" error as the Remote Desktop Connection software.
• Updated firmware for router (Netgear R6300).
• Power cycled both desktops.

Resolution:

• Logging into the Microsoft account on the remote computer resolved the issue.

Conclusion:

• When you're trying to establish a Remote Desktop Connection from a computer that is logged into your Microsoft account to a computer that is logged in to the Local Admin account, the connection will fail stating the credentials are invalid.

 

Remote Desktop - Save connections

Hi Adrian,

Through Remote Desktop Protocol in Windows, you are provided with a graphical interface where you can save the current connection settings to an RDP file or open a saved connection. You may get to this interface by following the steps below:

• Type remote desktop in the Windows 10 taskbar search, and selecting
  Remote Desktop Connection. Make sure that the Computer,
  User name, etc. fields are filled in correctly under the
  General tab.
• Click the Show options button.
• From there, you can save the current connection settings to an RDP
  file or open a saved connection.
• If you are to save a connection, click Save As, and choose the location from where you want to save the shortcut, and click on
  Save.

If you have further questions, feel free to ask us.