Windows App

RDC (MSI) is out-of-support in March 2026 so we'll only have Windows App from there.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/remote-desktop-client/connect-windows-cloud-services?tabs=windows-msrdc-msi

While it would require more development effort, Winget integration would allow PMPC to push many Windows Store App updates 😊.

Support even for apps where Publisher = Microsoft would go a long way for your VDI customers trying to update Store Apps via Config Mgr.

Here's an example of product that can update store apps using Winget.
https://www.marticliment.com/unigetui/#features

Any update on this? The RD MSI is EOL in March of 2026.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/prepare-for-the-remote-desktop-client-for-windows-end-of-support/4397724

For everyone wondering, you can create a pre-built windows app deployment straight from intune just like patchmypc would load one for you to add assignments. see here > https://www.prajwaldesai.com/install-windows-app-using-intune/ ... > all you would need to do is select microsoft app store (new) > select windows app. Also, the Windows App comes with auto-updates enabled so you dont have to worry about versioning.

Hey PMPC Team,

I understand that the Remote Desktop client in the catalogue is currently the MSI variant. However, it seems that Microsoft is increasingly pushing customers toward the new Windows App, which likely signals the eventual deprecation of the Remote Desktop client.

Given this, having the Windows App included in the catalog would be beneficial for customers like us who have already migrated and updated our user-facing documentation. As it stands, we'll need to publish the app manually.

our company has moved everyone to the windows app. it would be nice to use your product to push this natively.

Want to echo the need for this. We currently use the Remote Desktop App packaged by PMPC and it's great.

As of 2025-03-01, this now became mandatory. Here is a snippet from a communication sent to us by Microsoft:

```
COMMUNICATION:

Impact Statement: Starting 27 May 2025, the Remote Desktop app for Windows from the Microsoft Store will no longer be available for download, installation, or support. This notice is for IT administrators with users connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) using the Remote Desktop app from the Microsoft Store.

Required Action: To avoid issues with accessing your Azure Virtual Desktop resources, users must take action as connections to Azure Virtual Desktop via the Remote Desktop app from the Microsoft Store will be blocked after May 27, 2025.

• AVD users currently using the Remote Desktop App for Windows from the Microsoft Store must migrate to the Windows App for Windows.

• Users should download, install, and log in to Windows App for Windows before May 27, 2025, to maintain uninterrupted access.

• We recommend migrating users as soon as possible, ideally before the Remote Desktop app reaches end of support.

While no immediate action is required for IT admins, it's essential to notify users and ensure they install Windows App for Windows to continue accessing remote resources
```

This is their link to an article with download links within a table: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/whats-new?tabs=windows

Windows App (worst name ever by the way) would be a great addition for us and I dare say any other that lock down MS store.

Waiting for completion of the following idea: https://ideas.patchmypc.com/ideas/PATCHMYPC-I-1234

Estimated timeline referenced here: https://ideas.patchmypc.com/ideas/PATCHMYPC-I-3374