{"id":24627,"date":"2024-01-04T08:01:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T08:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/docs\/greencloud-documents\/windows-operating-systems\/how-to-fix-anydesk-error-desk_rt_ipc_error-on-windows\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T00:45:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T00:45:41","slug":"how-to-fix-anydesk-error-desk_rt_ipc_error-on-windows-24627","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/how-to-fix-anydesk-error-desk_rt_ipc_error-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix AnyDesk error \u201cdesk_rt_ipc_error\u201d on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After successfully installing AnyDesk on my Windows PC, I encountered the \u2018desk_rt_ipc_error\u2019after a few days, and unfortunately, the error persists. Whenever I log out, switch users, or reboot the machine, AnyDesk displays my ID as online. However, attempting to connect always results in the frustrating \u2018desk_rt_ipc_error \u2019 message.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;desk_rt_ipc_error&#8221; is often triggered by external applications, like operating systems or security tools, terminating AnyDesk sessions. The specific causes and solutions differ depending on the operating system in use.<\/p>\n<p>For Windows users, this issue often arises due to security solutions, like anti-ransomware features, and disconnecting AnyDesk, or other remote connections.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, you will learn how to fix the AnyDesk error \u201cdesk_rt_ipc_error\u201d on Windows<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"161\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to fix the AnyDesk error \u201cdesk_rt_ipc_error\u201d on Windows | VPS Tutorial\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9XhRWwwPBY0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1>Solution 1. Whitelist AnyDesk on the firewall<\/h1>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to whitelist AnyDesk on the firewall.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1. Navigate to &#8220;System and Security&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Windows Defender Firewall&#8221; in the Control Panel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"904\" height=\"461\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 2. Select &#8220;Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall&#8221; on the left pane.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot_3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"844\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 3. Click Change settings, locate and select AnyDesk, then click OK.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot_4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"954\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Solution 2. Disable anti-ransomware features<\/h1>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to disable anti-ransomware features on the device. We\u2019ll show you how to disable anti-ransomware features.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1. Search for &#8220;Windows Security&#8221; and open it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot_5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"723\" height=\"682\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 2. Click &#8220;Virus &amp; threat protection.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot_6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"648\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 3. Scroll to &#8220;Ransomware protection&#8221; and click &#8220;Manage ransomware protection.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot_7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"792\" height=\"543\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 4. Turn off the &#8220;Control folder access&#8221; option by toggling the button. Confirm the change if prompted.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot_8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"882\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Solution 3. Reinstall AnyDesk<\/h1>\n<p>Additionally, you can attempt to uninstall and reinstall the AnyDesk software. This process helps eliminate any potential corrupt files and replaces them with fresh, error-free ones, which could resolve the &#8220;desk_rt_ipc_error&#8221; issue.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1. Open &#8220;Control Panel&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Programs&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Programs and Features.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"813\" height=\"409\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 2. Right-click AnyDesk and choose &#8220;Uninstall.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/green.cloud\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot_11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"909\" height=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 3. Download AnyDesk from the official website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/anydesk.com\/en\/downloads\/windows\">Here: https:\/\/anydesk.com\/en\/downloads\/windows<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then try again.<\/p>\n<h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<p>In our case after performing the above steps, we did not see the error again.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, this article will be useful for you. 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