Windows App (Preview)

Windows App allows you to connect to remote PCs and virtual apps.

Windows App (Preview)

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App stats

By: Microsoft Corporation

Users: 149,467

11.59K

Rating: 2.42

(554)

0.07

Version: 1.0.141 (Last updated: 2024-11-20)

Creation date: 2024-09-13

Email: rd*****@microsoft.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Permissions

Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)

Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Camera: take pictures and videos

Microphone: record audio

Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections

Other:

Access download manager.
view network connections
full network access
control Near Field Communication
run at startup
prevent device from sleeping

Ranking

# 161,348 ▲ 5,888

Other rankings

#2 in windows keyword 71 #12 in preview keyword 61 ▼ 5 #22 in desktop keyword 77 ▼ 4

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App summary

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Windows App is your gateway to all remote Windows experiences, including Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and remote PCs.
You can use Windows App on all supported Android devices running Android 11 and above: including tablets, smartphones, and head-mounted displays.
Windows App is currently in PREVIEW. This information relates to a prerelease product that may be substantially modified before it's released. Microsoft makes no warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to the information provided here.

User reviews

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Pros

Works well for users on the same network
Stable compared to previous Remote Desktop app
Generally positive feedback from users with experience on Windows and Mac OS versions

Cons

Persistent bugs with mouse cursor misplacement when using the keyboard
Issues with signing in and connecting for non-business accounts
Frequent crashes and connectivity problems
Inability to change screen resolution and force light mode
Multiple reports of app freezing during connection processes

Most mentioned

Zoom bug affecting usability
Desire for dark mode
Challenges with connecting to personal PCs
Frequent crashes and disconnects
Need for basic networking knowledge to use effectively

User reviews

Update 2024-11-24: The zoom bug when using the software keyboard is still present and just as irritating as ever after 4 years from the previous Remote Desktop app. It makes the mouse unusable and the taskbar inaccessible. Also, dark mode is sorely needed in this app.

Zackary Lowery, 2024-11-24

This app should be WAY more accessible... We all want to use this, not only those with a business account. Can't link up to my Home Edition of Windows 🤦 Why not just let us use this?