Microsoft Is About to Kill Remote Desktop App for Windows

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.”
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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 Killing Windows Remote Desktop But There's A Replacement
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.
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.
The new Windows app is officially replacing Remote Desktop
Microsoft is ending support for Remote Desktop, requiring users to switch over to its new Windows app. From May 27, the Remote Desktop app will no longer be available for download and Microsoft recommends current users uninstall the app.
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The Remote Desktop app will be shut down in May, requiring users to switch to the new Windows App for remote access.