Microsoft patches Windows Server fix before Chrome change breaks Remote Desktop Web
Google Chrome is set to disable a technology that Remote Desktop Web Access depends on, and Microsoft has shipped a Windows Server fix ahead of the change.
Key takeaways
- Google Chrome is about to disable a technology that Remote Desktop Web Access depends on.
- Microsoft has released a Windows Server patch that keeps the feature working, according to Neowin.
- Details such as affected Server versions and the exact technology involved are not yet confirmed.
In this article
Fix arrives ahead of Chrome change
Microsoft has released a patch for Windows Server that keeps a core remote-access feature working in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, according to Neowin. The timing matters because Chrome is about to disable a browser technology that Remote Desktop Web Access relies on.
Remote Desktop Web Access lets users reach remote Windows systems through a browser. Without the fix, that workflow could have stopped working for organisations using Chrome or Edge.
What is still unclear
The report is based on a short summary, so several details remain unconfirmed. It is not yet clear which specific browser technology is being retired, which Windows Server versions are affected, or whether the patch arrived through a regular cumulative update or a separate download.
Administrators should check Microsoft's official update channels for full details before deploying the fix.
Why it matters to administrators
Browser vendors regularly retire older web technologies, and server features that depend on them can break without warning. In this case Microsoft shipped a fix in time, which avoids disruption for businesses that use Remote Desktop Web Access through Chrome or Edge.
The episode is a reminder to test remote-access features after browser updates, since changes on the browser side can affect server software.
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