Remote Desktop on Win11 Pro toggle unable to turn on

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Check Your Windows Edition: Ensure you are running Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education because Remote Desktop is not available on Windows Home editions.

Check for Group Policy Settings:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog, then type gpedit.msc and press Enter.
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Remote Desktop Services → Remote Desktop Session Host → Connections.
3. Double-click on "Allow users to connect remotely by using Remote Desktop Services" and ensure it is set to "Enabled".

Check System Requirements: Make sure that your system is updated to the latest build:

4.Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates.
5.Check if Remote Desktop is Disabled in Services:

Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
6.Find the "Remote Desktop Services" entry in the list.
7.Right-click it and select "Properties". Make sure the service is set to "Automatic" and is currently running.

8.Ensure Remote Desktop is allowed through the firewall.