- Microsoft will shut down the Remote Desktop app on May 27, with the Windows App taking over the remote access features.
- According to Microsoft, the Windows App will offer a unified interface, better multi-monitor support, and Teams optimizations.
- Users must transition manually, and Microsoft suggests temporary workarounds until the Windows App fully supports all connections.
Microsoft is about to make a change that could catch some remote workers and IT teams off guard. If you rely on the Remote Desktop app for Windows, you’ll need to prepare because, as of May 27, it’s being discontinued. That means an end to your current way of connecting to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Microsoft Dev Box. Instead, you’ll be able to do all of this through the Windows App.
Microsoft outlined the change and its implications on the Windows IT Pro Blog yesterday. According to the company, the Windows App will offer a better experience, with a unified interface for managing multiple remote services, improved multi-monitor support, and features like device redirection and Microsoft Teams optimizations. It may be an overall upgrade, but you’ll have to make the switch manually before the old app stops working.