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Bugs Killed

Windows

Remote Desktop app missing

The remote desktop app was missing from the computer. The technician fixed it by reinstalling the Windows app.

Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-03-16.

Affects

Versions

  • Windows

Apps

  • Windows app

What you see

  • The Remote Desktop app was missing and could not be opened.

Why it happens

Likely The remote desktop app was missing from the machine.

When it shows up

A Windows computer does not have the Remote Desktop/Windows app available to launch.

You are in this case if:

  • The Windows app is not installed or cannot be found on the machine.

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Someone from XL.net killed this on a Windows computer on 2026-03-16. It is written up from that one repair, so it cites no outside page.