My AppleTV won't connect to iTunes library after RDP session

I use a computer to hosts a few different services. First, the computer acts as my media server. iTunes has all of my media loaded up and my AppleTVs connect to it to stream media. I also use this machine to host remote desktop sessions when I am away from home. It appears that after an RDP session, I am unable to connect to the iTunes library using my AppleTVs. I need to restart iTunes to get connectivity back.
Has anyone had any prior experience with this or have any suggestions for a fix?

Lisa,
I have pretty much the same problem. My Mac (7 days old) was working with the Apple TV just fine but tonight it will not do AirPlay nor will Apple TV play home share with the Mac either. Rebooting has no effect. Same error you are getting. When I try to play music (AirPlay) it is weak and intermittent at best and often simply does not play at all.
My ASUS laptop still works just fine as normal so Apple TV seems to be working just fine. Now I am wondering why I spent so much money on the Mac.

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