Windows
RemotePC connection restored after rebooting the office PC
The remote session would not connect to the office PC even though it was powered on. Rebooting the PC, which took longer than usual and was likely waiting on Windows updates, restored RemotePC access.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2026-09-28.
Affects
Apps
- RemotePC
What you see
- RemotePC would not connect to the office PC from home even though the PC was on.
Why it happens
Likely The reboot took longer than usual, likely because Windows updates were pending.
When it shows up
RemotePC cannot connect to a powered-on office PC.
You are in this case if:
- The target PC is on but the RemotePC session will not connect.
1 fix below
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Someone from XL.net killed this on a Windows computer on 2026-09-28. It is written up from that one repair, so it cites no outside page.