Windows 10: I used to connect remotely through my home Mac to my work PC through the Remote Desktop app...

Hi, I used to log into my work PC from my home Mac through the Remote Desktop app but since the recent upgrade I no longer can. The app recognises my PC and login details, starts the login process and then freezes. Any ideas how to fix this?

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Remote Desktop Connection from Mac to PC

I need help setting up a remote connection from my Mac to my PC. I've enabled the remote desktop on my PC and I've added my PC to the Microsoft Remote Desktop on my Mac but I cannot get them to connect.

 

Error: 0x204 when trying to connect to server using Microsoft remote desktop app on Mac

Hello Carlos,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are receiving the error 0x204 when trying to connect to the server using the Microsoft remote desktop app for Mac.



You can try the steps mentioned below and check if that helps.

1. Quit the remote desktop program on Mac and hold the option key.
   
2. Now click on the Go menu to enable the library and select the user’s that.
   
3. Now navigate into containers folder and copy com.microsoft.rdc.macos and com.microsoft.rdc.mac and paste it on a different location.
   
4. Now go back to the user’s library and open the group containers folder
   
5. Copy UBF8T346G9.com.microsoft.rdc and paste it on a different location.
   
6. Restart the PC.
   

Also, you can try resetting the network settings for your Mac and see if that helps. Refer the article by Apple on

How to use network locations on your Mac.



However, as the issue is related to connecting to server using remote desktop app, I suggest you to post your issue on

TechNet forum as we have experts who have more knowledge about connecting to server.



Hope it helps.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Remote Desktop Connection from Mac to PC

Hi Phoebe. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

Try these fixes for Remote Desktop on Mac:

https://windowsreport.com/mac/microsoft-remote-...

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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questi...

https://www.helpwire.app/blog/how-to-setup-remo...

If those don't work I would try TeamViewer or AnyDesk which work better and have less problems. See a comparison here:



https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/solutions/remo...

Best Remote Desktop Software For Mac of 2025

FFeel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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