Microsoft Just ENDED the Remote Desktop Client — What You Need to Do NOW
Microsoft has officially ended support for the Remote Desktop client. If you're still using it to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365, you're now unsupported. No new features, no bug fixes, and if you raise a support ticket, Microsoft won't help you.
The remote desktop client's support ended on March 27th, making it crucial to migrate to the Windows app for your Azure Virtual Desktops or Windows 365 cloud PC. This video shows you how to upgrade via Microsoft Intune, including adding PowerShell scripts for secure device and app management. Stay informed on this important Microsoft update and ensure your systems are compliant.
In this video, I walk you through everything you need to migrate to the Windows App:
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Remote Desktop Client Support Ends
01:07 Why Microsoft Replaced It
03:05 Migration Script Overview
04:43 Deploy via Intune
07:23 User Experience After Upgrade
09:51 Track Legacy Clients
12:22 Wrap Up and Next Steps
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🔗 Useful Links
Windows App to replace Remote Desktop app: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/b...
Prepare for Remote Desktop Client end of support: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/b...
Known issues & limitations: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-a...
App Migration Script - https://github.com/microsoft/Windows3...
🔑 Key Dates
Remote Desktop app (Store) — connections blocked from Sept 30, 2025
Remote Desktop client (MSI) — end of support March 27, 2026
The Windows App is faster, looks better, and gives you a unified experience across Windows 365, AVD, and Dev Box. Don't wait until you're locked out — migrate now.
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