UWP Remote Desktop app gets huge update with ARM64 support, more

Windows 10 remote desktop setup
Windows 10 remote desktop setup (Image credit: Windows Central)

What you need to know

  • The UWP Remote Desktop app for Windows 10 received a big update this week.
  • The upadte adds light and dark mode support, ARM64 support, and much more.
  • Insiders can check out this update now at the Microsoft Store.

Here's a look at the full release notes:

  • Rewrote the client to use the same underlying RDP core engine as the iOS, macOS, and Android clients.
  • Added support for the Azure Resource Manager-integrated version of Windows Virtual Desktop.
  • Added support for x64 and ARM64.
  • Updated the side panel design to full screen.
  • Added support for light and dark modes.
  • Added functionality to subscribe and connect to sovereign cloud deployments.
  • Added functionality to enable backup and restore of workspaces (bookmarks) in release to manufacturing (RTM).
  • Updated functionality to use existing Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) tokens during the subscription process to reduce the number of times users must sign in.
  • Updated subscription can now detect whether you're using Windows Virtual Desktop or Windows Virtual Desktop (classic).
  • Fixed issue with copying files to remote PCs.
  • Fixed commonly reported accessibility issues with buttons.

The update appears to only be available for those enrolled in Insider testing for apps at the moment. Still, it's a nice set of upgrades that should make their way to everyone soon. If you're a tester, you can download the latest version of Microsoft Remote Desktop from the Microsoft Store now.

Dan Thorp-Lancaster
Former Editor-in-Chief

Dan Thorp-Lancaster is the former Editor-in-Chief of Windows Central. He began working with Windows Central, Android Central, and iMore as a news writer in 2014 and is obsessed with tech of all sorts. You can follow Dan on Twitter @DthorpL and Instagram @heyitsdtl.