FIX: RDP freezes or hangs on Windows 11 24H2.

If you are trying to RDP to a machine running Windows 11 v24H2 and the connection hangs and freezes, continue below to fix the problem.

Many users have reported freezing issues when trying to connect via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to a target computer running Windows 11 version 24H2. More specifically, RDP stops responding, lags, or crashes completely after upgrading the target/remote machine to Windows 11 version 24H2.

In this guide you’ll find two (2) methods to fix the RDP freezing issues on Windows 11 24H2.

How to FIX: Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) freezing issues on Windows 11 v24H2.

Method 1. Change Connection Speed in Client RDP settings.

The first method to resolve the RDP freezing on Windows 11 24H2, is to set manually the Remote Desktop connection speed on the Client machine.

1. Open the RDP settings, select the Experience tab and change the connection speed from Detect Connection quality automatically to LAN 10 Mbps or higher). Then, click Connect and see if the problem is solved. If not, follow the instructions on method-2 below.

Method 2. FIX RDP freezing issues on Windows 11 v24H2 via Group Policy.

The second method to solve the aforementioned problem is to prevent the target machine from detecting the network quality by modifying its group policy. To do this, on the target/remote machine you are trying to connect to via RDP, follow the steps below.

1. Simultaneously press the Windows

+ R keys to open run command box.
2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.

3. In Local Group Policy Editor navigate to:

• Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Connections

4. At the right pane, open the Select network detection on the server policy.

5. Here, set the policy to Enabled and below choose Turn off Connect Time Detect and Continuous Network Detect. Then, click Apply > OK.

6. Now, close the Policy Editor and give the following command (as Administrator) to apply the change, or restart the machine:

• gpupdate /force

That’s it! Which method worked for you?
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