While this specific legacy version is often sought for compatibility with older environments, users should typically download the latest version for security.
After the end-of-support date, the legacy MSI-based client will no longer receive security patches.
Users can now refresh a Workspace directly from its context menu. remotedesktop-1.2.790.0-x64.msi download
You can find the 64-bit MSI installer on the official Microsoft Remote Desktop download page .
Renamed the "Update" action for Workspaces to "Refresh" for consistency across different client platforms. While this specific legacy version is often sought
This specific update introduced several quality-of-life improvements for IT administrators and end-users:
The client now automatically checks for newer versions whenever the "About" page is accessed. Download and Installation Instructions You can find the 64-bit MSI installer on
Enabled data resetting via the command line using msrdcw.exe /reset .
The file is the installer for version 1.2.790.0 of the Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Windows (64-bit), released on March 24, 2020 . It is specifically designed to allow users to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop (formerly Windows Virtual Desktop) and remote PC resources. Key Features of Version 1.2.790.0
Users are encouraged to migrate to the Windows App , which replaces the Remote Desktop client for accessing Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Microsoft Dev Box.
