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.”
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,
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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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.
Microsoft hastily discontinues Remote Desktop App
Microsoft is discontinuing its Remote Desktop app unusually quickly. It is pushing for the Windows app, which is less efficient, especially in Germany.
Microsoft phases out remote Desktop App—Windows App takes over: How to download it
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.
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.
Microsoft will kill Remote Desktop soon, insists you'll love replacement
Windows App the way ahead as support pulled from May 27 The end is nigh for Microsoft's Remote Desktop application. The IT giant will pull support on May 27 when users must transition to the corp's Windows App,
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Microsoft replacing Remote Desktop app with Windows App in May
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.