Windows App

Windows App

By Microsoft Corporation

  • Category: Business
  • Release Date: 2017-11-28
  • Current Version: 11.0.9
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 115.39 MB
  • Developer: Microsoft Corporation
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS 12.0

Description

Windows App for Mac (previously named Microsoft Remote Desktop) is your gateway to securely connect to Windows including remote PCs and admin-provided virtual apps and desktops across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Dev Box and Remote Desktop Services. Embrace the simplicity of a unified client with Windows App and connect to Windows in the cloud with ease and security, from the device of your choice. GET STARTED • Learn more about the features of Windows App at https://aka.ms/WindowsApp. • Configure your PC for remote access using the information at https://aka.ms/rdsetup. KEY FEATURES • Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server. • Access managed resources published by your admin. • Connect through a Remote Desktop Gateway. • Simplified management of your connections and credentials from the Connection Center, including a Favorites page to cater to your unique workflow needs. • Audio and video streaming. • Redirect folders, your clipboard, and local devices such as microphones and cameras. • Teams Media Optimization. • Support for multiple monitors. By downloading Windows App, you agree to the license (see https://aka.ms/WindowsAppLicense) and privacy terms (see https://aka.ms/privacy).

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Reviews

  • Works great until it doesn’t

    3
    By civilization
    It’s an interesting app and when it works, it’s pretty good. I’m still having problems where the windows session will seize up with “112F” error (no explanation) and reset, requiring me to login again. Second issue is I wish it would let me specify a list of devices not to override - I have all of my ham radio stuff running on Windows, but when I remote into it, the local devices are overridden with “remote audio,” which is usually not what I want to do.

  • Windows keep moving around

    2
    By marwisml
    When I reconnect all the windows get resized and moved to the top left side as if for a moment the screen had much lower resolution. Also it's much slower than Steam Link and other game streaming apps.

  • Constant freezing and exponentially high RAM usage

    1
    By coleman2000
    Ever since the upgrade to “Windows App,” this app has been nothing but a PAIN to use. If I leave it open for more than 24 hours, the RAM usage will go all the way up to 24-25gb of usage, and then peg my CPU at 100% utilization, until I force quit. Very inconvenient, and has been going on for MONTHS now. All I am using this application for is RDP to my Windows Server servers. Not even any Azure desktops or remote apps. DISAPPOINTED

  • This should be a no-brainer …

    1
    By Peterr Westerville
    But, sadly, it isn’t. I *can* launch RDP from my Parallels virtual machine running on my MacBook Air, but when I try to run the “Windows App” to connect to the very same Win11 machine if get an 0x104 error. Trying to get more info on this error code provides little useable help. Back when we used to use the “Microsoft Remote Desktop” it seemed to be fine. Now, it’s unusable.

  • Got It To Work, Once… {Update} Re-Install Works

    3
    By Jim the Original AudioMaverick
    After some frustration, I came across a MS forum thread that listed activating these four services: - Function Discovery Provider Host - Function Discovery Resource Publication - SSDP Discovery - UPnP Device Host . This worked, but only until I restarted both the Windows & Mac. It hasn’t worked since, even with Wi-Fi on or restarted. {UPDATE} I decided to remove and re-install the app, and it worked. Not sure if I need to do this every time, yet. Too soon.

  • Buggy, as usually

    1
    By Docusync
    Doesn’t work with Ubuntu Remote Login. The Windows version (mstsc) does. This one just shows a black screen.

  • Works Flawlessly

    5
    By Cooper Deniro
    Not much to say. It works, and works extremely well. I have no suggestions for improvement. I love it!

  • The ARM Version is Buggy

    2
    By SpartaKuc
    The older version was stable on my Intel mac. Once I switched to the newer ARM version, I noticed the app instabilities. A few examples include: 1. Random black screen in the RDP session. Once this happens, you have to quit and relaunch the app. Otherwise it will not let you reconnect to the RDP session. 2. Maximized RDP windows do not survive locked screen. Meaning if you leave an RDP session running in full screen and lock your mac, it becomes a small window on a different desktop when you unlock it.

  • Windows App (Remote Desktop

    5
    By lewiray
    Great tool to use RDP on my desktop. I use it for reaching out to my Kali and Windows boxes.

  • It’s terrible.

    1
    By Chas3R
    So whose idea was it to rename the Remote Desktop app to “Windows App” —so now when you search for the App Store it’s the first thing that pops up? The window takes over focus from any other window. And lastly, it’s always the one app stopping my MacBook from restarting, good ol windows strikes again.

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