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Your Computer Could Not Connect to Another Console Session [Fixed]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows Remote Desktop Connection enables users to remotely connect to a PC. But users often complained about a message stating thatyour computer could not connect to another console session.
Other variations of basically the same error can include, but without being exhaustive, the following instances:
? [window title] remote desktop connection [content] your computer could not connect to another console session on the remote computer because you already have a console session in progress. [^] hide details [ok] [expanded information] error code: 0x708 extended error code: 0x0 press ctrl+c to copy.
? RDP you already have active remote desktop connections on this computer
Obviously, the error does not pertain to a particular platform and you can encounter it on all versions of Windows, from Windows 7 to 10 and 11, Hyper-V, and more.
If you need further assistance onhow to enable and use Remote Desktop Connection in Windows 10, we got your back. Meanwhile, what is a console session exactly? Let’s find out together.
What is the meaning of console session?
Traditionally, a console is a terminal where users can both type commands and view the outcome of those specific commands.
While a connection to a remote computer is standard for the terminal, modern consoles are nowadays integrated into the attached monitor.
Now, the console session designates the output that you see on your monitor when you connect the latter to a server via RDP.
If you suddenly see that your computer could not connect to another console session, it is possible that your firewall is blocking that particular connection.
After all, it wouldn’t be the first time thatWindows Defender Firewall is preventing connections.
However beneficial, OS updates can occasionally cause havoc. There have been situations whereWindows Update blocks Remote Desktop.
Finally, an IP address overlapping can also make it impossible for your computer to connect to another console.
If a network adapter on your PC shares the same IP address with the host computer, you won’t be able to connect to a console session over RDP.
How do I connect to a console session when the computer could not?
1. Renew your IP address and flush the DNS
2. Add a Remote Desktop User
3. Turn off the Windows firewall
In addition to firewalls, VPNs can also be tricky. Nevertheless, you canset up and use a VPN for Remote Desktopwithout generating errors along the way.
4. Uninstall or disable Microsoft Firewall Client for ISA Server
Those are some of the more widely confirmed resolutions that can often fix the Your computer could not connect to another console error.
They’re not necessarily guaranteed to fix the issue for everybody, but those resolutions are certainly worth a shot.
More about the topics:internet connection errors,Remote Desktop Connection
Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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