Fix: Remote Computer Requires Network Level Authentication (NLA) [Tutorial]
11Fix: Remote Computer Requires Network Level Authentication (NLA) [Tutorial]
Sometimes Windows won't let you connect to a remote computer, citing an issue with NLA. Fortunately, it's an easy fix.
Users report an error stated below on domain-connected systems when they try to remotely access computer systems. This happens even when Network Level Authentication (or NLA) is enabled on the computer. There are simple workarounds present to resolve this issue. Either you can disable the option directly using properties or you can make some changes to the registry and try restarting the system.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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While working on domain-controlled systems, upon trying to remotely access computers, users have reported the following error:
“The remote computer that you are trying to connect to requires network level authentication (NLA), but your windows domain controller cannot be contacted to perform NLA. If you are an administrator on the remote computer, you can disable NLA by using the options on the remote tab of the System Properties dialog box.”
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.