What does Windows error code 7025 (ERROR_CTX_BAD_VIDEO_MODE) mean?

 
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ERROR_CTX_BAD_VIDEO_MODE

ERROR_CTX_BAD_VIDEO_MODE means the client attempted to connect using a display mode that the target Remote Desktop session cannot support. The mismatch can involve resolution, monitor layout, graphics features, or an older client configuration.

What to check

  • Retry with a conventional single-monitor resolution and without custom graphics or multi-monitor settings.
  • Compare the failing RDP client settings with a working client on the same server.
  • Check host display-driver and Remote Desktop Services events if the problem affects every client.

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