Re-enable your antivirus immediately to keep the system protected. 5. Flush the DNS Cache and Reset Winsock
If the Windows socket settings are corrupted, it will cause error 10061. You can reset them using command-line tools. Open Command Prompt as Administrator ( cmd ).
: Ensure both the local and remote machines are running the latest version available from the AnyDesk Help Center Network Configuration : If you are behind a proxy, navigate to Settings > Connection anydesk win32 error 10061
Type in the Windows search bar, right-click Command Prompt , and select Run as administrator .
Right-click the service again, select , and ensure the Startup type is set to Automatic . This ensures AnyDesk starts up whenever the computer reboots. Step 2: Configure Windows Defender Firewall Re-enable your antivirus immediately to keep the system
Are you managing both the , or do you only have access to one?
Security software often flags remote desktop tools as potential threats and blocks their ports. Open the Start menu, type Control Panel , and open it. Go to > Windows Defender Firewall . You can reset them using command-line tools
: Windows Defender or a third-party firewall is blocking the connection port.
If you are in a corporate environment, your network administrator may need to configure the company's or proxy server to allow the required AnyDesk ports:
Navigate to > Windows Defender Firewall .
Note: If AnyDesk is not on the list, click , browse to the AnyDesk installation folder (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\AnyDesk ), select AnyDesk.exe , and add it. Step 3: Check Third-Party Antivirus and Security Suites