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Microsoft Is About to Kill Remote Desktop App for Windows

The new Windows app is officially replacing Remote Desktop

The new Windows app is becoming the official replacement for the Remote Desktop app from May 27. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Windows Report · 1d

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.

Daily Express · 11h

Microsoft is killing off another popular Windows 11 app - are you affected?

Windows 10 remains the most popular version of Microsoft’s PC operating system globally, even if Windows 11 launched to replace it back in 2021. Whichever OS you’re using on your Windows computer, Microsoft is making a change that could affect your daily computing needs.

HotHardware · 1d

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 Verge on MSN · 1d

Microsoft is replacing Remote Desktop with its new Windows app

The existing Remote Desktop app is not to be confused with Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection app that has shipped inside Windows for more than 20 years. This app will contin

Engadget on MSN · 1d

Microsoft is phasing out its Remote Desktop app in May

The Remote Desktop app for Windows is (almost) dead; long live the Windows app. Microsoft said on Monday that its legacy Remote Desktop client, which has already been replaced on other platforms, will no longer be supported on Windows after May 27,

Windows Central on MSN · 1d

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,

The Register on MSN · 1d

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,

Live Mint on MSN · 1d

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.

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There’s a way to get Microsoft apps without a Microsoft subscription

TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Pro and Windows 11 Pro for only $54.97.

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Microsoft: Don’t fall for unwanted apps on Windows 10, clean install Windows 11 ASAP

Microsoft has updated its old support document with slight changes in the wording to warn users about unsafe apps on Windows ...

Windows 11 will soon let you launch snapped app pairs with one click

The new addition, called "Frequently Snapped Apps," appears as a section in the Start menu's recommended area. Windows analyzes the apps you commonly use side by ...

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Do you often chat to Copilot in Windows 11? A new press-to-talk feature should prove very handy

Press-to-talk capability is just in testing for now in the latest version of the Copilot app, which Microsoft is busy turning ...

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.