Update for RemoteApp and Desktop Connections feature is available for Windows 7 SP1

Microsoft has released an update (KB2830477) for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. These updates enables Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 users the ability to take advantage of the new Remote Desktop Services features introduced in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Specifically, the new features offer faster reconnections, dynamic desktop resolution modifications, session shadowing, and better security.

Overview
These updates provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the RemoteApp and Desktop Connections feature experience in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. These updates also included a new Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) client for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

For a full description of the improvements and the update see: Update for RemoteApp and Desktop Connections features is available for Windows (KB2830477)

Note: You should apply all of these updates as part of your regular maintenance routines. Failure to install all of the packages listed above could leave your machine in an untested state.

Download Update (KB2830477) for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
To apply an update KB2830477, just checking for updates using the Windows Update service. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

These updates also available for download from Microsoft Download Center. The link in this section correspond to file available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.

• Update (KB2830477) for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

System requirements
Supported operating systems: Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

Reference
Microsoft Support: KB2830477