Overview
- Microsoft will end support for the Remote Desktop app on May 27, 2025, and recommends users transition to the Windows App.
- The Windows App, launched in September 2024, supports connections to Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Microsoft Dev Box.
- Despite its broader platform compatibility, the Windows App does not yet support Remote Desktop Services or Remote PC connections on Windows itself.
- Users requiring Remote Desktop Services or Remote PC connections are advised to use the built-in Remote Desktop Connection app or RemoteApp and Desktop Connection in the interim.
- Microsoft has indicated plans to expand the Windows App's capabilities, potentially including support for personal accounts and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).