Microsoft Remote Desktop for Windows 7 - Software that allows you to connect to a remote PC. Using RDG, the program provides the user with a remote gateway to a computer with support for touch control and mobile devices. Using this solution, you can listen to music, watch videos in the original quality, sort, send data and work with documents. Microsoft Remote Desktop Manager for Windows 7 allows you to connect to any computers in your network. This allows access to files, documents and Network resources on each PC as though you were sitting directly in front of it, regardless of the location. Begin by allowing access to the workstation.
- Only the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions can host a remote desktop connection. Only the Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise editions can host a remote desktop connection. Terminology is a bit difficult, the computer you connect remotely to is called a host, and the computer you are using to connect remotely to another.
- Microsoft Remote Desktop for Windows 7 - Software that allows you to connect to a remote PC. Using RDG, the program provides the user with a remote gateway to a computer with support for touch control and mobile devices. Using this solution, you can listen to music, watch videos in the original quality, sort, send data and work with documents.
- This article describes an update for the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 8.1 in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This update package provides the following improvements: Fixes connection reliability issues.
Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2
You can control a remote PC by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client. The client can run on almost any device, including on your mobile smartphone. The client gives you the same powers you would have if you could reach the PC's keyboard. Through the client, you can:
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- Operate the apps that are installed on the PC.
- Access the files and network resources of the PC.
- Leave the apps open when you end the client.
Before you start, see the supported configuration article. The article discusses the PC configurations that the Remote Desktop clients can connect to. Also see the client FAQ article.
The following client apps are available:
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| Client | Get the app | Documentation | Latest version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Desktop | Windows Desktop client | Get started, What's new | 1.2.1844 |
| Microsoft Store | Windows 10 client in the Microsoft Store | Get started, What's new | 1.2.1810 |
| Android | Android client in Google Play | Get started, What's new | 10.0.10 |
| iOS | iOS client in the App Store | Get started, What's new | 10.2.5 |
| macOS | macOS client in the App Store | Get started, What's new | 10.6.1 |
Configuring the remote PC
To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, see Allow access to your PC.
Remote Desktop client URI scheme
You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Learn about the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.