Changed RDP listening port, not 3389 wont work

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Changed RDP listening port, now no ports work

I just built a new HTPC, put Windows 8.1 on it, had RDP working fine for days. Even out of my house with port forwarding. Once I got everything where I wanted it, the last step was to change the port for security. I changed the registry Port Number (at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, SYSTEM, CurrentControlSet, Control, Terminal Server, WinStations and RDP-Tcp), to a 5 digit number starting with 13 so its within the limits (also, I used to use the same port previously with Windows 7). Restarted and I could not connect. It did not work. So I tried putting it back to 3389 and its broken now too. I have a laptop on 8.1 also and changed it at the same time, now I have the same issues. I have tried everything I can think of. Check and even turned off the Firewall, used netstat -a and it seems to be listening on the correct port.
It seems to me there is something else at play here. Can anyone help me? This is at a bad time since I have leaving town for a few days and need access, I have to use VNC.
Help please.

FYI, I posted this exact same question here and have gone through some diagnostic steps to no avail: https://social.technet.microsoft.co...tworking#45858022-e0f2-442d-80cc-c24c20f3b2e7
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Did you configured your router and your Windows firewall ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1 Prof.
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus N55-JV
    CPU
    Core i7 (4700HQ)
    Memory
    8 Gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GT750M
Sorry for the late reply. As I mentioned I had it working great before and I have configured my firewall and router. The router does not matter as I am only trying to get it working inside my network right now.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Did you remember to use the correct port when requesting a remote desktop connection: 192.168.1.10:3391 ???
Make sure the firewall is configured to listen and accept connections via the new port.
 

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    Realtek (Stock on MB)
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The default RDP port is 3390, not 3389. Try that.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
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    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
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    Realtek HD Audio
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    HP h2207
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Thank you for all your input. I just tried to change it using 3389, 3390 and 3391. I am pretty sure the default RDP port is 3389 but it doesnt really matter. I changed it in regedit as I described above, I changed it in the router's settings as well and I turned off the firewall to make sure that wasnt it. I am doing all this remotely via TightVNC so I know how to configure these things. It like when I changed that listening port, it broke some other setting and I cannot put it back.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
Thank you guys for your help again. I think this was my mistake and I was not clicking "decimal" when I changed the port. It was on "hexidecimal". It works now.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Yeah! Glad you have it working.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
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