Merge pull request #8255 from MicrosoftDocs/users/guco/UpdateExpiredConnectionDoc

AB#4034: ExpiredConnection TSG: mention that PAD must be up to date for the rotations to be successful

Author: lucciz01

support/power-platform/power-automate/desktop-flows/troubleshoot-expired-desktop-flow-connection.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
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 title: ExpiredDesktopFlowConnection When Using or Testing a Desktop Flow Connection
 description: Resolves an error when using or testing a desktop flow connection that hasn't been used since the target machine or group renewed its key in Microsoft Power Automate.
-ms.reviewer: padib，aartigoyle, johndund, quseleba
-ms.date: 12/23/2024
+ms.reviewer: padib，aartigoyle, johndund, quseleba, guco, fanedjad
+ms.date: 02/21/2025
 ms.custom: sap:Desktop flows\Unattended flow runtime errors
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 # "ExpiredDesktopFlowConnection" error when using or testing a desktop flow connection
@@ -24,17 +24,21 @@ You receive the following error message when using or testing a [desktop flow co
 
 ## Cause
 
-The contents of the connection are encrypted using its target group or machine certificate. If the certificate is renewed and the connection isn't used during this period, the connection will expire because the certificate required for decryption is outdated due to the renewal.
+The contents of the connection are encrypted using its target group or machine certificate. If the certificate is renewed and the connection isn't used during this period, the connection will expire because the certificate required for decryption is outdated due to the renewal. A connection in this state can't be automatically recovered and must be manually updated.
 
-A connection in this state can't be automatically recovered and must be manually updated.
+The certificate renewal process might also be hampered by running outdated versions of Power Automate for desktop.
 
 ## Resolution
 
-To resolve the issue, follow these steps:
+To resolve the issue:
 
-1. Sign in to [Power Automate](https://make.powerautomate.com/).
-2. In the left navigation pane, select **Data** > **Connections**.
-3. Find the expired connection, select it, and then select **Edit** to reenter the necessary information.
+1. Make sure your machines are running up-to-date versions of Power Automate for desktop. For more information on the latest versions, see [Released versions for Power Automate for desktop](/power-platform/released-versions/power-automate-desktop).
+
+2. Edit the expired connection by following these steps:
+
+   1. Sign in to [Power Automate](https://make.powerautomate.com/).
+   2. In the left navigation pane, select **Data** > **Connections**.
+   3. Find the expired connection, select it, and then select **Edit** to reenter the necessary information.
 
 ## More information