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Publisher’s description
What is Remote Desktop?
Remote Desktop is a proprietary remote desktop program for Windows from Microsoft Corporation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as MSI. The main installer is 65.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.7422.0, released on October 9, 2026. 33 versions are listed since January 7, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 19 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .rdpw. Similar programs include TeamViewer, UltraVNC and TigerVNC.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 19 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Remote Desktop is a remote desktop tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Remote Desktop safe to download?
- The file is served by res.cdn.office.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4F133A0058454CA90F72682E663A4090CDED1F8E8B07EAEEFB5A478D304DD7AE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 33 versions ›33 versions over 2 years · about 19 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.7422.0Latest | October 9, 2026 | 66.1 MB | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.2.7391.0 | September 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.2.7342.0 | August 5, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.7279.0 | July 14, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.2.7214.0 | June 10, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.2.7099.0 | April 14, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 1.2.7094.0 | April 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 1.2.7046.0 | February 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.RemoteDesktopClient -emsiexec /i RemoteDesktop_1.2.7422.0_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {275CF83A-112F-49D0-82D6-0E867119265F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Remote desktop
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.2.7422.0
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 7, 2025
- Versions listed
- 33
- Updates / year
- 18.8
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.RemoteDesktopClient
- MSI product code
- {275CF83A-112F-49D0-82D6-0E867119265F}
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Remote Desktop free?
Remote Desktop is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Remote Desktop safe to download?
The download comes from res.cdn.office.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Remote Desktop with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Remote Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Remote Desktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Remote Desktop?
The versions page lists all 33 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 7, 2025.
What are alternatives to Remote Desktop?
TeamViewer, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, NETworkManager and TightVNC. The alternatives page compares them.
