Download Remote Desktop app for Windows 8.1

Microsoft has released an update to the Remote Desktop app. This update adds the ability to manage RemoteApp and Desktop Connections resources directly from the app. This update also adds a new command bar button to display the on-screen keyboard.


Description
The Remote Desktop app for Windows was designed to provide a fast and fluid experience with a touch friendly user interface allowing users to easily connect to their remote systems.

With the Remote Desktop app, you can connect to a remote PC and your work resources from almost anywhere. Experience rich interactivity with RemoteFX in a Remote Desktop client designed to help you get your work done wherever you are.

Features
Remote Desktop app provides the following features:
  • See all your remote connections in the home screen and open them with a single touch.
  • Access and manage work resources published via RemoteApp and Desktop Connections.
  • Connect to multiple remote desktops at the same time. Keep an eye on different sessions while you multitask.
  • Navigate applications in your remote session easily using the touch keyboard, the Touch Pointer, Rotation and Zoom.
  • Automatically detect and optimize your connection quality with RemoteFX WAN Transport enhancements.
  • Customize settings for all remote connections at once or individually.

Remote Desktop app is free and supports all Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 versions, including x86, x64 and ARM builds, so Surface 2 owners can also install it.

You can download the Remote Desktop app from the Windows Store.

Release Notes
This version includes the following updates:
  • Improved performance and reliability.
  • Addition of a new command bar button to easily display the on-screen keyboard.
  • Ability to manage RemoteApp and Desktop Connections resources directly from the app.

New command bar

Settings

Supported Operating System:
  • Windows 8, Windows 8.1

Supported processors:
  • x86, x64, ARM

Languages:
  • English (United States) and 109 other languages.

Reference
Remote Desktop Services Blog

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