Remote Desktop 8

Microsoft Remote Desktop provides remote access to Windows desktops and apps.

Use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your admin. With Microsoft Remote Desktop, you can be productive no matter where you are.

Getting Started

+ Learn how to use Microsoft Remote Desktop at https://aka.ms/rdanddocs.

+ Learn about our other Remote Desktop clients at https://aka.ms/rdclients.

+ Submit feedback at https://aka.ms/rdandfbk.

Features

+ Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server

+ Access remote resources published by your IT admin

+ Connect remotely through a Remote Desktop Gateway

+ Rich multi-touch experience supporting Windows gestures

+ Secure connection to your data and applications

+ Simple management of your connections from the Connection Center

+ High-quality video and audio streaming

Permissions

This app requires certain permissions to use features in the app. These are enumerated below.

Optional access

[Storage]: access authority is required to access local drives and documents from the Remote Desktop session when the Redirect local storage feature is enabled.