Description Use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your admin. The app helps you be productive no matter where you are. Getting Started Configure your PC for remote access first. To launch the client after installation, use the Start menu and search for Remote Desktop. Subscribe to a Workspace To subscribe to a Workspace, choose to either: Use a work or school account and have the client discover the resources available for you. You can control a remote PC by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client. The client can run on almost any device, including on your mobile smartphone. The client gives you the same powers you would have if you could reach the PC's keyboard. Through the client, you can.
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Riva lehrer art. A recent update makes Microsoft Remote Desktop friendlier for setups with built-in and on-screen keyboards on the client side of setups.
© Provided by Windows CentralWhat you need to know
- Microsoft Remote Desktop on Android recently received an update.
- The update brings support for client-side IMEs when using on-screen keyboards.
- The update also includes a couple of other improvements as well as bug fixes.
Microsoft Remote Desktop recently received an update on Android that makes it easier to use with touchscreen keyboards. The update brings the app to version 10.0.9.11.22 and also includes a couple of other improvements as well as bug fixes.
Following the update, you'll be able to use built-in and on-screen keyboards from the client-side of the Remote Desktop setup. Here's everything that's new with the update:
- Added support for client-side IMEs when using built-in and onscreen keyboards.
- Integrated credential prompting into the workspace subscription flow.
- Improved WVD workspace download performance to prevent throttling.
- Fixed instances in the UI of incorrect command icons.
With this update in place, your remote desktop setup should also prevent throttling, thanks to improvements of WVD workspace download performance in the app.
If you're new to using a remote desktop app, you can check out our guide on How to use Remote Desktop to connect to a Windows 10 PC. If you're not locked into the Microsoft ecosystem, there are also some great alternatives. 1password dashlane lastpass. Our Richard Devine recently wrote about how Chrome Remote Desktop is so good you shouldn't look at anything else.
Microsoft Remote Desktop
© Provided by Windows CentralThis app allows you to access your PC or virtualized apps from just about anywhere using your iOS or Android device.
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Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2
You can control a remote PC by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client. The client can run on almost any device, including on your mobile smartphone. The client gives you the same powers you would have if you could reach the PC's keyboard. Through the client, you can:
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- Operate the apps that are installed on the PC.
- Access the files and network resources of the PC.
- Leave the apps open when you end the client.
Before you start, see the supported configuration article. The article discusses the PC configurations that the Remote Desktop clients can connect to. Also see the client FAQ article.
The following client apps are available:
Client | Get the app | Documentation | Latest version |
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Windows Desktop | Windows Desktop client | Get started, What's new | 1.2.1844 |
Microsoft Store | Windows 10 client in the Microsoft Store | Get started, What's new | 1.2.1810 |
Android | Android client in Google Play | Get started, What's new | 10.0.10 |
iOS | iOS client in the App Store | Get started, What's new | 10.2.5 |
macOS | macOS client in the App Store | Get started, What's new | 10.6.1 |
Configuring the remote PC
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To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, see Allow access to your PC.
Remote Desktop client URI scheme
You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Learn about the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.