Error 10061 occurs during the direct connection attempt before falling back.

Because the connection is "refused," the troubleshooting steps must be performed primarily on the (the machine you are trying to connect to), though a few checks apply to the host machine. 1. Restart the AnyDesk Service

Windows Defender Firewall or third-party antivirus may be blocking inbound traffic on port 7070 (or the custom port configured for AnyDesk).

An active proxy server can misroute your connection data, triggering the Win32 10061 refusal error. Press to open the Settings menu. Go to Network & internet > Proxy .

This error code translates to WSAECONNREFUSED , which means the target computer actively refused the connection. It indicates that while your network path is likely clear, the destination machine or its software environment rejected the entry attempt. What Causes AnyDesk Error 10061?

If the issue remains unresolved, reinstallation can often fix deep-seated configuration problems:

The AnyDesk background service (AnyDesk Service) must be active to accept incoming connections.

: Briefly disable your antivirus or VPN on both ends to see if the connection establishes. 3. Network and Server Verification

Uninstall AnyDesk, delete the %appdata%/AnyDesk folder, and perform a clean installation.

: Windows Defender or a third-party firewall is blocking the incoming connection.

In technical terms, this is a "Connection Refused" socket error. It means your request reached the remote IP address, but the remote machine said "No." Common Causes:

Win32 Error 10061 in AnyDesk is a definitive “connection refused” state, not a network unreachable error. Resolution requires verifying the remote AnyDesk service is listening on TCP port 7070 and that no intermediary firewall blocks the handshake. Systematic use of netstat , telnet , and firewall audits resolves the majority of cases.

Windows Defender Firewall or a third-party security suite is blocking AnyDesk’s network traffic.