Microsoft will phase out Remote Desktop in 2026, replacing it with Windows App featuring better security and stability.

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. "Connections to Windows 365, Azure ...

The Windows App has been updated to work as a Remote Desktop app, providing a reliable experience on all devices. It allows secure access from any location to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, ...

The new Windows App from Microsoft, which replaces the company's remote desktop apps, is now generally available on most platforms. Back in August, Microsoft announced it would make its new Windows ...

Microsoft will shut down the Remote Desktop app on May 27, with the Windows App taking over the remote access features. According to Microsoft, the Windows App will offer a unified interface, better ...

The Remote Desktop Connection app that’s built into Windows is sticking around, though. The Remote Desktop Connection app that’s built into Windows is sticking around, though. is a senior editor and ...