Microsoft Remote Desktop Beta

Introductions Microsoft Remote Desktop Beta

Would you like to test drive new features before anyone else and help us make the product better? Then Microsoft Remote Desktop Beta might be for you.
For a stable experience for day-to-day usage, it is recommended to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop client.


Use the Microsoft Remote Desktop Beta 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 using the information at: https://aka.ms/rdsetup
+ Learn more about the different Remote Desktop clients at: https://aka.ms/rdclients


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, user accounts, gateways
+ 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.