Remote Desktop app for Windows 10 losing its Preview status, entering production

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Published onMay 26, 2016

published onMay 26, 2016

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If you’re involved with providing technical support or just like to make use of remote machines, then you’re likely familiar with remote control apps like Microsoft’s own Remote Desktop App. This particular iteration of Microsoft’s remote control technology has been around for some time now, with the current production version in the Windows Store being a Windows 8.X app.

On the other hand, adventurous souls might be using the Remote Desktop Preview App, which has been the only way to access Microsoft’ Universal Windows Platform version of the app. All of that’s changing, however, asMicrosoft will now start rolling out the Universal Windows 10 App as the official versionfor all Windows 10 versions, including PCs, notebooks, tablets, and smartphones.

There are some transition issues to keep in mind as you make the switch:

Also, the official Windows 10 version will not support everything that was in the Windows 8.X version, such as:

If you want to remain on the cutting edge, then you can keep running the Remote Desktop Preview App. That too will transition to the Windows 10 version while continuing to receive new testing bits. If you want to remain on the production version, then install or retain the Remote Desktop app and you’ll eventually be upgraded to the Windows 10 version.

So, hang tight and hit that update button periodically. Let us know in the comments if and when you receive the new version and what you think of it.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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