Error code 0x204 Remote Desktop iPad

How to fix Remote Desktop error code 0x204

by Milan Stanojevic

Windows & Software Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about PCs ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Read more

Posted: Apr 21, 2021

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Remote Desktop is helpful to connect and control your PC from another device, and remotely, as the name suggests.

In this way, you can use another computer to connect to your PC and have access to all of your applications, files, and other network resources as if you were sitting at your desk.

To connect to a remote PC, several conditions should be met:

• The computer must be turned on
• It must have a network connection
• Remote Desktop must be enabled
• You must have network access to the remote computer and
• You must have permission to connect to the respective device.

Remote Desktop is a very helpful tool but it has its fair share of problems, for example, the 0x204 error.

Luckily, there are several solutions to trying to fix it and well list them below.

How can I fix Remote Desktop error code 0x204?

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1. Check Remote Desktop Protocol
2. Check the firewall
3. Map the port for Remote Desktop connections
4. Check if new hardware/ drivers have been installed
5. Reinstall the Remote Desktop app

1. Check Remote Desktop Protocol

1. Press the Windows key + R (in order to launch the Run application).
2. Type SystemPropertiesRemote.exe and press OK

This option represents a more secure authentication method that can better protect your computer.

2. Check the firewall

1. Navigate to Control Paneland go to System and Security
2. Go to Allow an app through Windows Firewall, located under Windows Defender Firewall
3. Locate Remote Desktop and tick to allow it for both private and public networksk

Certain connections are not allowed through the Windows Firewall or any other security software you might be using so this step should correct this.

3. Map the port for Remote Desktop connections

1. Open
2. Log into your router and locate the Port Forwarding section. Into that section you shouldforward TCP port 3389 to the IP address located previously

Also,please pay attention that exposing the Remote Desktop server directly to the Internet generates risks: malware, automated hacking, etc.

So you should make sure that you use strong passwords and install a VPN.

Anothersuggestion regarding security could be to change the RDP listening port from the 3389 default to another high port number in the dynamic range.

4. Check if new hardware/ drivers have been installed

Error 0x204 could also occur if you recently added hardware to your computer or you have installed new or updated drivers to your computer. If this happened, you could try to:

1. Runhardware diagnosis supplied by the system manufacturer to determine which hardware component failed
2. Remove or replace the newly installed driver.

6. Reinstall the Remote Desktop app

1. Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app
2. Click on the overflow menu () button next to the name (ex: My Laptop) of the Remote Desktop connection you want to delete, and click on Remove
3. After you disabled the app, try to install it again.

All in all,managing our computers from afar or troubleshooting a family members PC without being in front of it, gives us tremendous comfort.

That is why the applications that give us remote access are very popular among users.

If the above solutions do not fix the fault, we recommend you try Mikogo, one of the most reliable remote control software that helps you share your screen, text, or files. You can also check our detailed guide of remote connecting choices for screen sharing and select the one that is best for your needs.

So, do not let the technical aspects of remote desktop software scare you away and, if you encounter a 0x204 error, we hope that the solutions listed above proved useful.

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