The Remote Desktop app for Windows is (almost) dead; long live the Windows app. Microsoft said on Monday that its legacy Remote Desktop client, which has already been replaced on other platforms, will no longer be supported on Windows after May 27,

Redmond has issued a list of known issues and limitations for the upcoming Windows App, but you’ll need to use it.

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 warns that you'll need to switch from the Remote Desktop app to the new Windows App by the end of May.

Microsoft is discontinuing its Remote Desktop app unusually quickly. It is pushing for the Windows app, which is less efficient, especially in Germany.

Microsoft has announced it will officially end support for its Remote Desktop app for Windows on May 27, 2025. After this date, users will no longer be

Microsoft announced that the Skype app would no longer be available and would be replaced with Microsoft Teams by May. Yesterday, Microsoft made a similar announcement; however, this time, it will be replacing the Windows Remote Desktop app with the Windows App.

This is because some of the key Remote Desktop app features like Connections to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box will be blocked on that date. You'll cont

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.

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,