Microsoft confirms Remote Desktop bug in April’s Windows 11 update
Microsoft has confirmed a display bug in the April 2026 Windows 11 updates KB5083769 and KB5082052 that affects Remote Desktop on multi-monitor systems with different scaling settings, causing overlapping text or hidden buttons in security warnings; the company is investigating and suggests temporary workarounds. The update was designed to fix a security vulnerability, CVE-2026-26151, related to Remote Desktop Protocol files. Users are advised to standardize display scaling across monitors or use keyboard navigation to interact with warning prompts. A permanent fix is expected in a future update.
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News Microsoft confirms Remote Desktop bug in April’s Windows 11 update Windows 11's April 2026 updates are causing Remote Desktop display errors on multi-monitor PCs. Microsoft offers two workarounds for now. By Viviane Osswald Autorin Apr 28, 2026 9:01 am PDT Image: mundissima / Shutterstock.com Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:Microsoft’s KB5083769 update for Windows 11 enhances Remote Desktop security against CVE-2026-26151 but introduces a display bug affecting multi-monitor systems.PCWorld reports the issue causes overlapping text or hidden buttons in RDP security warnings when different scaling settings are used across monitors.Microsoft is investigating and suggests temporary workarounds including uniform display scaling or using keyboard navigation with Tab and…
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