Fixing google remote desktop error connecting

The error appears when users try to log into the Google Chrome browser, but it’s usually related to problems with the user’s internet connection.
So, in today’s article, we’re going to show you how to fix this issue.

  • The Google Remote Desktop Error Connecting message can appear when the remote desktop connection is interrupted.
  • This message usually appears in Windows 10 when there is a problem with the internet connection.
  • Disabling firewalls and antivirus can also help fix this problem.

Open the Remote Desktop Connection troubleshooter

  1. Click Start
  2. Type cmd in the Search bar and double-click on Command prompt
    Type cmd in the Search bar and double-click on Command prompt
  3. In the Command prompt window, type the following command and hit Enter: netsh advfirewall firewall set allprofiles state off
  4. Now, type the following command and hit Enter: netsh advfirewall firewall set allprofiles state on

Check whether the Remote Desktop Protocol is enabled

  1. Click on the Start menu.
  2. Select Settings.
    Select Settings.
  3. From the list of options select Network & Internet.
  4. Click on Ethernet from the left pane.
  5. Click on Network Adapters.
  6. Select Microsoft Remote Desktop.
  7. Click Disable.

Turn Firewall and Proxy settings off

  1. Go to Search, type firewall, and open Windows Firewall
  2. Click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall
  3. In the Allow an app or feature’s details, click on Change settings
    In the Allow an app or feature's details, click on Change settings
  4. Uncheck the Private networks (Windows Firewall) box

Enable Remote Desktop in your antivirus

  1. Open your antivirus software.
  2. Right-click on the antivirus icon and choose Settings.
  3. Navigate to the Remote access settings.
  4. Enable the Windows Firewall and Remote Desktop (Remote Desktop Services) options.
    Enable the Windows Firewall and Remote Desktop (Remote Desktop Services) options.

Change your DNS settings

  1. Open Settings from the Start Menu.
  2. Choose Network & Internet from the left panel.
    Choose Network & Internet from the left panel.
  3. Click on Change Adapter Settings.
  4. Right-click on Ethernet and choose Properties.
  5. Click on the Advanced tab.
  6. Choose the DNS tab.
  7. Now, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) protocol and type 8.8.8.8 in the DNS Server Address field.
    Now, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) protocol and type 8.8.8.8 in the DNS Server Address field.
  8. Click OK to save the changes.
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