Can't connect to connect to multi-homed server using RDP

The problem: You are trying to connect to a server using the Remote Desktop Connection client (RDP) and you get the following error:

Remote Desktop Disconnected
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The client could not connect to the remote computer.

Remote connections might not be enabled or the computer might be too busy to accept new connections. It is also possible that network problems are preventing your connection.

Please try connecting again later. If the problem continues to occur, contact your administrator.

If you are using the new Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 Client, the error you get is:

Remote Desktop Disconnected
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This computer can't connect to the remote computer.

Try connecting again. If the problem continues, contact the owner of the remote computer or your network administrator.

You checked that Remote Desktop is enabled and you have rights to connect, but it fails every time. What the #$% is going on???

Well, you may have a binding problem with the RDP-Tcp connector. This typically happens with servers with two or more NICs (as is usual with an ISA server). To fix the problem follow these steps:

1. Logon to the server locally


2. Click Start, Run, type "tscc.msc /s" (without quotation marks) and click OK


3. In the Terminal Services Configuration snap-in double-click Connections, then RDP-Tcp in the right pane


4. Click the Network Adapter tab, select the correct network adapter and click OK


5. Make sure that you can establish an RDP connection to the server

The change takes effect immediately. No need for a restart.

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