Microsoft is phasing out its Remote Desktop app

Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app is going away
Microsoft warns that you'll need to switch from the Remote Desktop app to the new Windows App by the end of May.
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Microsoft is replacing Remote Desktop with its new Windows app
The new Windows app, which launched in September, includes multimonitor support, dynamic display resolutions, and easy access to cloud PCs and virtual desktops. Microsoft says “connections to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box via the Remote Desktop app from the Microsoft Store will be blocked after May 27th, 2025.”
Microsoft phases out remote Desktop App—Windows App takes over: How to download it
Microsoft will discontinue support for the Remote Desktop app on May 27, 2025, urging users to switch to the new Windows App for continued access to services. The new app features enhancements like a unified interface and optimised performance for Microsoft Teams.
Say goodbye to Microsoft's Remote Desktop app and get ready to move to the Windows App
Microsoft will discontinue its Remote Desktop app soon, meaning users must switch to the Windows App for remote access. The newer Windows App offers unified access to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop,
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