Here’s a helpful guide for a "Reinstall Remote Desktop Connection" feature, broken down by Windows version. This is useful when RDP is corrupted, missing, or not working properly.

1. Open Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off.
2. Scroll down and find Remote Desktop Services (or Remote Desktop Connection in older builds).
3. Uncheck the box. Click OK.
4. Restart your computer when prompted.
5. Repeat steps 1-2, but re-check the box to reinstall the feature.
6. Restart again.

According to Microsoft Learn , follow these steps to fresh-install the client:

Method 1: Reset the Remote Desktop App (The Modern Approach)

Best for: The "modern" Remote Desktop app downloaded from the Microsoft Store, or if the app opens but behaves erratically.

3. Re-register Remote Desktop (for the built-in app)

If RDC still doesn't work after reinstalling, try:

Method 2: The Registry Fix (Clearing Cached Credentials)

Often, the RDC client isn't "broken"—it is simply holding onto corrupted cached data. If the "Soft Reinstall" didn't work, clearing the registry entries for the client is the next logical step.