: Download the modern "Remote Desktop" app from the Microsoft Store . This is a separate, lighter client that can often bypass issues with the legacy mstsc.exe .
If you're having trouble reinstalling RDC using the above methods, you can try: reinstall remote desktop connection
Once the client has been uninstalled, you have multiple reliable paths to get it back on your system. The best method depends on your specific version of Windows and your network environment. : Download the modern "Remote Desktop" app from