Microsoft has announced that support for the Remote Desktop app available in the Microsoft Store will end on May 27, 2025. After that date, it will no longer be available for installation, nor will it be able to connect to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Microsoft Dev Box.
The replacement is the new Windows App, which was spotted months earlier, which was released in September 2024. It allows users to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop and the Windows 365 cloud.
Advantages of the Windows App
- Unified access to multiple Windows services, including cloud PCs and virtual desktops, from a single, easy-to-use interface.
- Customizable home page, support for multiple monitors and dynamic display resolution.
To connect to remote PCs, it is recommended to use the Remote Desktop Connection tool in Windows, as this feature is not yet implemented in the Windows App.
Microsoft noted:
Remote desktop users: Users connecting to remote desktops from the Remote Desktop app should use Remote Desktop Connection until support for this connection type is available in Windows App.
Remote Desktop Services users: Users connecting to Remote Desktop Services from the Remote Desktop app should use RemoteApp and Desktop Connection until support for this connection type is available in Windows App.
Known issues: To understand if there are current feature gaps that may create challenges for migrating to Windows App, review Known issues and limitations of Windows App. Be sure to check this list over time as the feature gaps will be resolved.
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