Microsoft Remote Desktop is a client that connects to Windows desktops and apps on remote computers using the Remote Desktop Protocol, and Microsoft has replaced it with Windows App. Its clients connect to Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and remote PCs, with multiple monitor support. The macOS client is no longer available to download, and support for the Microsoft Store app ended in September 2025. Support for the Windows MSI client in public cloud environments ended on March 27, 2026.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows
macOS
Linux *
Supported Versions
Microsoft Remote Desktop
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