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RemoteFX VMs do not start after you uninstall the RemoteFX role service in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You install the RemoteFX role service on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
  • You create a virtual machine (VM) that has Microsoft RemoteFX enabled.
  • You uninstall the RemoteFX role service on the computer.
In this scenario, the VM does not start when you try to start it.

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Cause

This behavior is by design. RemoteFX requires both the server and the client components to function correctly. Therefore, when you uninstall RemoteFX from the server, RemoteFX VMs cannot start.

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Resolution

To resolve this issue, reinstall the RemoteFX role service on the computer.

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Workaround

To work around this issue, use one of the following methods before you uninstall the RemoteFX role service on the computer:
  • Remove the RemoteFX virtual graphics adapter from the VM, and then restart the VM.
  • Move the VM to another computer that has the RemoteFX role service installed.

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Article Info
Article ID : 2512878
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 2/23/2011
Exists online : False
Views : 297