On March 10, Microsoft announced that effective May 27, 2025, it will discontinue support for its Remote Desktop app available through the Microsoft Store, and replace it with a more advanced Windows App. Microsoft is currently recommending that users who have connected the app to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Microsoft Dev Box transition to the new app for uninterrupted access.
However, for those who only use the Remote Desktop Connection app to connect to remote desktops, Microsoft recommends continuing to use the same app until these services are fully available on the Windows App. Users will also be able to manually download and install the Remote Desktop client standalone installer, particularly enterprise customers who rely on this service to deploy remote desktop clients.
Any requests made after May 27, 2025, to connect to the aforementioned services will be blocked. Microsoft is also advising users to manually uninstall the Remote Desktop app after transitioning to the new Windows App to avoid confusion.
Compared to the Remote Desktop app, the new Windows App, launched in September 2024, offers a unified interface for accessing multiple Windows services, including Cloud PCs and virtual desktops.
The app also introduces new capabilities such as a customisable home screen, multi-monitor support, dynamic display resolution, device redirection, Microsoft Teams optimisation, and seamless account switching.
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