[WINDOWS] How to Fixed “The Number Of Connections To This Computer Is Limited And All Connections Are In Use Right Now”

Problem

  • When making Remote Desktop Connection to the target PC (Windows (11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7) and System Return Message

The number of connections to this computer is limited and all connections are in use right now. Try connecting later or contact your system administrator.

Solution 1

  • Unplug the network cable from the machine
  • After unplugging cable, turn off WiFi and reboot the machine.
  • Test Remote Desktop

Solution 2 (If, first solution not working)

  • Use Administrative user.
  • Press WIN + R and type "regedit" in Run dialog box and Click OK to open Registry Editor.
  • In the left pane of Registry Editor, navigate to path
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
  • At the Internet Settings key and come to its right pane.
  • Then right click in blank space and select New -> DWORD Value.
  • Name the newly created DWORD (REG_DWORD) as MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server
  • Set DWORD Value (Hexadecimal) = a
  • Similarly create another registry DWORD and name MaxConnectionsPerServer
  • Set DWORD Value (Hexadecimal) = a
  • Reboot the machine
  • Test Remote Desktop

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