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r/windowsinsiders • … • u/StampyScouse

Unistalled remote desktop, can't figure out how reinstall

Hi,

I'm running Windows 11 23H2 build 22631.2129 in the beta channel. I went to uninstall a bunch of software that I didn't need on my computer because I was running low on space, and I noticed that remote desktop was there. Having never seen it there before, I guessed it was something malicious and uninstalled it. What I didn't know at the time was that [Microsoft has added it to the uninstallable programs list](https://twitter.com/XenoPanther/status/1684688870321893377), because I haven't seen a public announcement from Microsoft anywhere. I need remote desktop to access resources for stuff I need to use on the daily so I need to figure out how to get this reinstalled.

I've looked in Settings -> Apps -> Optional Features -> View Features, but it doesn't show up, I've checked Control Panel -> Programs -> Program and Features -> Turn Windows Features on or Off but it also doesn't show up there, I have tried to look online but this is obviously a new addition and I can't find a solution anywhere. I have tried the Remote Desktop UWP app but it keeps erroring out when trying to sign into some resources and I would prefer to use the traditional mstsc.exe app.

I would really like to avoid reinstalling Windows if I can but I will do so if I need to.

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