Microsoft Warns Recent Windows Updates May Disable Remote Desktop for Non-Admin Users

Microsoft has confirmed that non-admin users may be unable to connect to devices via Remote Desktop after installing recent Windows updates if the "Administrator protection" security feature is enabled. The issue arises from an interaction between the Administrator protection security feature and components updated in recent Windows releases, which prevents non-admin users from establishing Remote Desktop connections to affected devices.

The company stated that the issue is not the result of a security vulnerability being actively exploited, but rather a connectivity failure caused by the security feature's behavior following update installation. Microsoft is aware of the reports and is actively investigating the root cause. No official fix, patch, or workaround has been published at the time of this report.

Users experiencing the issue are advised to monitor official Microsoft channels for updates and guidance. The scope of affected Windows versions and the specific updates that trigger the issue are still being determined.