Microsoft is phasing out its Remote Desktop app

Why Microsoft Is Phasing Out Their Remote Desktop App (and What to Use Instead)
Microsoft is switching users from the Microsoft Remote Desktop app to the Windows App. Here's what you need to know.
Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app becomes the Windows App
Redmond has issued a list of known issues and limitations for the upcoming Windows App, but you’ll need to use it.
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.”
The new Windows App will soon replace Remote Desktop
Microsoft has announced that the Remote Desktop app for Windows, available through the Microsoft Store, will be retired on May 27, 2025. Users are encouraged to transition to the new Windows App (very uninspired name, right?), which offers enhanced features and a more streamlined experience for accessing remote services.
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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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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Microsoft announced that it will drop support for the Remote Desktop app (available via the Microsoft Store) on May 27 and replace it with its new Windows App.