How to install RDP 8.1 on Windows 7/Server 2008 R2?
By default, Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 only supports the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in version 7.1. To Upgrade to version 8.1 follow these steps:
1) Download the KB's for your system from Microsoft and apply them in the following order:
There are different download packages for the different systems (Windows 7 x86 & x64, Server 2008 R2 x64).
- KB2574819
- KB2830477 (reboot required)
- KB2857650
- KB2913751
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2923545/update-for-rdp-8-1-is-available-for-windows-7-sp1
- KB2923545
2) Windows Update
Open Windows Update and search for available feature and security updates.
At the time when the article was written, the following updates are available:
- KB3020388
- KB3075226
If necessary, restart your system and check for updates again.
3) Check if RDP 8.1 is supported
Open the "Remote Desktop Connection" (mstsc.exe) application from the Windows Start menu/Search and click Info. The supported RDP version is displayed in the dialog.
