How to remote desktop with the new Windows Apps

Frederic BLIN 10

Hello, I see the new Windows Apps can't do a simple "remote desktop", why removing this critical feature , and how should we do it now please ? Thanks

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anashetty 175 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-09-20T12:57:39.4266667+00:00

Hi Frederic BLIN,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform! Thank you for asking your question here.

It is part of Microsoft's effort to improve security and modernize the Windows platform. With the rise of cloud-based services and modern remote work scenarios, Microsoft decided to replace the traditional remote desktop feature with more secure and modern alternatives.

However, you can remotely access windows devices:

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) via Windows Settings: You can still enable RDP on Windows devices through the Windows Settings app. Go to Settings > Remote Desktop and switch to On. This will allow you to remotely access the device using the RDP protocol.

Microsoft Remote Desktop app: You can use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, available on the Microsoft Store, to remotely access Windows devices. This app provides a more modern and secure way to remote into Windows devices.

Cloud-based remote desktop services: You can use cloud-based services like Azure Virtual Desktop to remotely access Windows devices. These services provide a more secure and managed way to remote into Windows devices.

For more information, you can refer to these:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-remote-desktop-5fe128d5-8fb1-7a23-3b8a-41e636865e8c
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/overview

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anashetty 175 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-09-23T08:56:23.0666667+00:00

Hi Frederic BLIN,

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Frederic BLIN 10 Reputation points

2024-09-23T12:21:35.9066667+00:00

Hello,

The Microsoft Remote Desktop app will be replace by Windows Apps that is not allowed to do RDP :

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/get-started-connect-devices-desktops-apps?toc=admins%2Ftoc.json&tabs=windows-avd%2Cwindows-w365%2Cwindows-devbox%2Cmacos-rds%2Cmacos-pc&pivots=remote-pc

How to do a remote session to another PC (like a server) when the "Microsoft Remote Desktop app" will be deprecated ?

Thanks
Regards
Frederic

anashetty 175 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-09-24T14:27:54.2066667+00:00

Hi Frederic BLIN,

I have shared more information for your query...!

You can use Windows App which is the new version that replaces the Microsoft Remote Desktop app. It provides the same core functionality, allowing you to connect to other PCs or servers, including remote desktops like Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365.

You can connect to a Remote PC according to your availability https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/get-started-connect-devices-desktops-apps?toc=admins%2Ftoc.json&tabs=windows-avd%2Cwindows-w365%2Cwindows-devbox%2Cmacos-rds%2Candroid-pc&pivots=remote-pc#connect-to-a-remote-pc

For more information about Windows App, please refer to this https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/overview

You can refer to this blog for more understanding...! https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/windows-app-general-availability-coming-soon/ba-p/4206647

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anashetty 175 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-09-25T11:08:40.2733333+00:00

Hi Frederic BLIN,

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Frederic BLIN 10 Reputation points

2024-09-25T11:38:34.6566667+00:00

Hello,

So, with a Windows PC, the new Windows Apps doesn't allow to use" Remote Desktop Services" or "Remote PC", that's a shame to lose these features with a new version.

I definitely don't understand Microsoft is doing this.

anashetty 175 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-09-25T12:30:36.3233333+00:00

Hi Frederic BLIN,

Yes, connecting to Remote Desktop Services (RDS) or using the Remote PC are not supported with Windows App.

You can use the traditional Remote Desktop Connection tool on your Windows PCs that still works for Remote Desktop Services and connecting to remote PCs.

To access Press Win + R and type mstsc.exe to open the older Remote Desktop client.

If you are using cloud services, Azure Virtual Desktop could be a more powerful alternative. It provides a full Windows desktop experience, but it does require Azure infrastructure to manage.

For more information about AVD https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/overview

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anashetty 175 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-09-26T13:26:04.2033333+00:00

Hi Frederic BLIN,

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anashetty 175 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-09-27T13:03:09.16+00:00

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anashetty 175 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-09-30T13:38:05.8566667+00:00

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