Connect with the Windows Desktop client
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You can access Azure Virtual Desktop resources on devices with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, and Windows 7 using the Windows Desktop client.
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This method doesn't support Windows 8 or Windows 8.1.
This method only supports Azure Resource Manager objects. To support objects without Azure Resource Manager, see Connect with Windows Desktop [classic] client.
This method also doesn't support the RemoteApp and Desktop Connections [RADC] client or the Remote Desktop Connection [MSTSC] client.
What is Azure Virtual Desktop?
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Azure Virtual Desktop is a desktop and app virtualization service that runs on the cloud.
Here's what you can do when you run Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure:
- Set up a multi-session Windows 10 deployment that delivers a full Windows 10 with scalability
- Virtualize Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise and optimize it to run in multi-user virtual scenarios
- Provide Windows 7 virtual desktops with free Extended Security Updates
- Bring your existing Remote Desktop Services [RDS] and Windows Server desktops and apps to any computer
- Virtualize both desktops and apps
- Manage Windows 10, Windows Server, and Windows 7 desktops and apps with a unified management experience
What is Windows Virtual Desktop?
Windows Virtual Desktop is an all-inclusive desktop and app virtualization service that runs fully on the cloud. In simpler terms, it enables you and your employees to access your Windows 10 desktop virtually from anywhere, at any time, on any device with internet access.
It is theonlyservice that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimization for Office 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services environments. With Windows Virtual Desktop, you can deploy and scale your Windows desktops and apps in minutes — with built-in security and compliance.
Other capabilities that can only be found on virtual desktop:
- Set up a multi-session Windows 10 deployment that delivers a full Windows 10 experience with scalability
- Virtualize Microsoft 365 Appsfor enterprise and optimize it to run in multi-user virtual scenarios
- Provide Windows 7 virtual desktops with free Extended Security Updates
- Manage Windows 10, Windows Server, and Windows 7 desktops and apps with a unified management experience
- Bring your existing Remote Desktop Services [RDS] and Windows Server desktops and apps to any computer
Azure Virtual Desktop vs Windows Virtual Desktop: What’s the Difference?
Microsoft has rebranded its Windows Virtual Desktop as Azure Virtual Desktop, expanding its vision to become a cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure [VDI] for nearly any use case. With this rebranding, Microsoft has added new features to its core Azure Virtual Desktop platform, such as a new application-streaming pricing option and enhanced support for Azure Active Directory [AD].
Learn more about Azure Virtual Desktop versus Windows Virtual Desktop to find out why Microsoft has rebranded Windows Virtual Desktop.