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RustDesk Connected Waiting for Image: Full Fix Guide
"Connected, waiting for image" means the remote screen isn't being captured. Here's every cause — headless machines, sleep, codecs, drivers — and its fix.
Diagnose connection, display, configuration, and licensing symptoms with targeted checks and safe escalation paths.

"Connected, waiting for image" means the remote screen isn't being captured. Here's every cause — headless machines, sleep, codecs, drivers — and its fix.

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