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How to fix Remote desktop connection protocol error 0x112f

In this guide, you will learn how to fix the Remote desktop connection protocol error 0x112f.

When you’re trying to connect to a windows server you might encounter the error as seen below.

Because of a protocol error (code: 0x112f), the remote session will be disconnected.

Because of a protocol error (code- 0x112f), the remote session will be disconnected

There are three possible issues that are causing this error:

  • Resolution error.
  • Enabled option “Use all my monitors for the remote session”.
  • Persistent bitmap caching is enabled.

How to change the resolution quality

If you are encountering error 0x112f due to a resolution conflict, this section will guide you on how to solve the error in Windows Remote Desktop Connection.

1. Search and open Remote Desktop Connection or mstsc.

Searching "mstsc" in Windows search bar.

2. Once Remote Desktop Connection is open, click on Show Options.

Highlighting where to press to show more options on the Windows Remote Desktop Connection page.

3. Next, navigate to the Display tab.

4. Choose an adequate resolution, ideally High Color (16-bit).

Demonstrating how to change the color quality of Remote Desktop connection.

5. Finally, try to connect to the RDP by clicking on the Connect button.

After changing color quality, retrying connection to server.

How to disable the “Use all my monitors for the remote session” option

If you are encountering error 0x112f due to the setting Use all my monitors for the remote session, this section will guide you on how to disable this option in Windows Remote Desktop Connection

1. Search and Open Remote Desktop Connection or mstsc.

2. Once Remote Desktop Connection is open, click on Show Options.

Where to click on Windows Remote Desktop Connection page to show more options.

3. Next, navigate to the Display tab.

Navigating to the Display tab on Windows Remote Desktop Connection page.

4. Uncheck the option Use all my monitors for the remote session.

5. Finally, try to connect to the RDP by clicking on the Connect button.

Connecting to Windows Remote Desktop, after changing Display settings

How to disable bitmap caching

If you are encountering error 0x112f due to Persistent bitmap caching, this section will guide you on how to disable this option in Windows Remote Desktop Connection.

1. Search and Open Remote Desktop Connection or mstsc.

Searching "mstsc" in windows search bar.

2. Once Remote Desktop Connection is open, click on Show Options.

Where to click on Windows Remote Desktop Connection page to show more options.

3. Next, navigate to the Experience tab.

4. Uncheck the option Persistent bitmap caching.

Windows Remote Desktop Connection, disable Persistent bitmap caching.

5. Finally, try to connect to the RDP by clicking on the Connect button.


Restart your server using Hyonix Portal

1. Log in to the Hyonix Portal with your registered email address and password.

Login screen of the Hyonix portal.

2. Navigate to the server settings by clicking on the “⚙️” icon as shown below.

Navigating to server settings in Hyonix portal.

3. Now click on Power Options as shown in the image, then select Restart to proceed with restarting your Windows VPS.

The restart will take about 30 seconds. You will be disconnected from the VPS if you are already connected to it.

Updated on March 23, 2024

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