31.03.2020

Microsoft Remote Desktop Mac Delete Connection

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This article lists approved partner providers and independent software vendors for Windows Virtual Desktop.

Citrix

Citrix is an approved provider that offers enterprises centralized hybrid management of virtual apps and desktops workloads in Azure, side by side with on-premises deployments. Citrix Workspace with the Virtual Apps and Desktops service allows users to access apps and desktops from any device, leveraging the advanced Citrix HDX protocol to deliver a high definition experience from anywhere.

Citrix extends the value of Windows Virtual Desktop with robust enterprise tools to improve user density and performance, provision workloads on demand, and simplify image and application management. IT can optimize costs with intelligent scaling tools, while delivering an incredible user experience that's field-tested against the toughest applications across industries. Additionally, Citrix Managed Desktops is a Windows Virtual Desktop-enabled desktops-as-a-service program that provides a simple, cloud-based management solution for delivering virtual apps and desktops to any device.

  • Go to the partner website.

VMware

VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure gives organizations the ability to connect their own instance of Microsoft Azure to the simple, intuitive Horizon Cloud control plane, creating a secure, comprehensive, cloud-hosted solution for delivering virtualized Windows applications and desktops. With the release of Windows Virtual Desktop, VMware has partnered with Microsoft to extend the functionality of Windows Virtual Desktop to customers using Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure. This functionality will be available in Tech Preview by the end of 2019.

As an approved provider, the benefits of Windows Virtual Desktop will be extended to VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure customers, including Windows 10 Enterprise for multi-session, Windows 7 with free Extended Security Updates for up to three years, and FSLogix. Additionally, customers will receive the enterprise-class features of Horizon Cloud, such as broad endpoint support; global, cloud-optimized brokering; flexible desktop options and configurations; user-environment management; and support for hybrid environments.

  • Register for the Tech Preview of Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure.
  • Go to the partner website.

10ZiG

10ZiG Technology, with cutting-edge Thin and Zero Client hardware and software, is a longstanding partner with Microsoft and a dedicated Microsoft Azure and Windows Virtual Desktop partner. 10ZiG Windows 10 IoT-based Thin Clients are powerful, reliable, and affordable endpoints for all Windows Virtual Desktop multi-users. 10ZiG Manager Software provides exceptional management and deployment without license limitations at no additional cost. The 10ZiG Tech Team, Advance Warranty Program, and no-hassle demos are a one-stop Windows Virtual Desktop multi-session support solution in the cloud.

10ZiG's world-market leadership in Thin and Zero Client endpoint devices and management software for virtual desktops is exemplified by how they work for their customers. Its Thin Client hardware comes with thoughtfully constructed benefit features and options designed to ensure customers receive the right Client devices based on their needs. 10ZiG customizes its devices to fit into customer environments with Windows-based and Linux-based Clients that provide the best possible performance in virtual desktops, both inside and outside the cloud.

  • Go to the partner website.

Cloudhouse

Cloudhouse is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added services provider that offers customers a turnkey application migration service that can move all applications, including ones that are incompatible with modern Windows operating systems, to the Windows Virtual Desktop environment, allowing customers to truly leverage multi-session Windows 10.

By leveraging proven Cloudhouse containerization technology, the Cloudhouse service takes all applications, including ones designed for Windows XP, Windows 7, or Windows 8, and deploys them to a modern Windows Virtual Desktop without needing to change code or impact user experience. Cloudhouse further adds to the value of Windows Virtual Desktop by isolating applications from the underlying operating system, allowing Windows Servicing updates to be rolled out without affecting the containerized application.

  • Go to the partner website.

CloudJumper

CloudJumper is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added services provider that equips solution providers and enterprise IT with software to provision and manage Windows Virtual Desktop environments holistically. With CloudJumper software, IT can manage every layer of a Windows Virtual Desktop deployment. Delivery of workloads and applications is automated, ensuring that users can quickly access their desktop anywhere on any device.

CloudJumper's software, Cloud Workspace Management Suite extends the value of Windows Virtual Desktop by simplifying deployment and ongoing administration tasks in Azure. From a single pane of glass, IT can provision, manage, and optimize infrastructure for user workspaces. CloudJumper's Simple Script Triggering Engine integrates with IT service platforms to automate tasks involved in provisioning Windows Virtual Desktop. Additionally, CloudJumper APIs allow further extensibility and integration with other enterprise systems like ServiceNow and BMC Ready.

  • See the joint solution brief.
  • Go to the partner website.

ControlUp

ControlUp is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added services provider that enables IT teams to monitor, troubleshoot, analyze, and directly remediate problems in their on-premises, hybrid cloud, and cloud infrastructure in real time from a single console. ControlUp's analytics and management platform also allows IT to proactively automate fixes for a rapidly growing set of use cases.

When used with Windows Virtual Desktop, ControlUp provides additional capabilities to optimize Windows Virtual Desktop environments and the end-user experience. From the ControlUp console, IT gets end-user environment visibility to effectively monitor and troubleshoot performance issues. An intuitive dashboard provides insights and analytics for virtual desktop deployments, as well as options for automated reporting enriched with community benchmarks. ControlUp can manage multiple data sources and types, organizing them in high-performance data sets aggregated across compute, storage, and Windows Virtual Desktop infrastructure, allowing granular visibility from a single pane of glass.

  • See the joint solution brief.
  • Go to the partner website.

deviceTRUST

deviceTRUST is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added services provider that contextualizes the corporate enterprise. It allows users the freedom to access their Windows Virtual Desktop from any location, on any device, over any network, while giving IT departments the information and control they need to meet their governance requirements.

deviceTRUST extends the value of Windows Virtual Desktop with their contextual security technology. deviceTRUST enables conditional access for a secure Windows Virtual Desktop access, conditional application access within Windows Virtual Desktop and to apply conditional Windows Virtual Desktop policies without any additional infrastructure. Using deviceTRUST enables a mobile, flexible workspace that meets all security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

  • Go to the partner website.

HP

HP Thin Client is an approved and verified partner of Microsoft's Azure and Windows Virtual Desktop services. HP Thin Clients with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise offer out-of-box support for Azure-based workloads and Windows Virtual Desktop hosted desktops. The hardware and OS are optimized to provide a best-in-class experience that effectively delivers remote workloads while reducing the OS footprint, hardware, and maintenance costs.

As HP looked at industry trends, customer challenges, and the solutions virtualization offered during the development process, they were inspired to invent the ideal cloud endpoint using a four-pillar value proposition: design, manageability, security, and versatility. Every HP Thin Client is purpose-built with IT decision makers in mind. HP Thin Clients are long-lasting, secure, easy to deploy and manage, and powerful so you can effortlessly transition to VDI or cloud computing. HP's versatile portfolio gives you the freedom to choose the modern endpoint solution that's right for you.

  • Go to the partner website.

IGEL

IGEL is an approved and verified partner of Microsoft Azure and Windows Virtual Desktop services. IGEL offers IGEL OS, the next-gen edge OS for cloud workspaces designed to access virtual apps, desktops, and cloud workspaces from one or more user devices with a lightweight, simple, and secure Linux-based endpoint. A platform-independent software solution, IGEL OS and its server-based management and control software, IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS), comprise an endpoint management and control solution that frees enterprises to take full advantage of Azure-based cloud instances and Windows Virtual Desktop desktops, including economical multi-session Windows Virtual Desktop, while reducing endpoint hardware and endpoint device management and operations costs.

IGEL OS supports all popular virtual apps, desktops, and cloud workspace client protocols from Citrix, Microsoft, and VMware. It includes integrated technologies from 85 peripheral, interface, and protocol partners to help organizations quickly adopt Windows Virtual Desktop services into their own unique user environments. IGEL OS is a read-only, modular endpoint OS, which helps protect it from tampering. It now also includes a complete 'chain of trust' that verifies the integrity of all key major processes running on the endpoint, from the endpoint hardware (some selected models) or UEFI process all the way to the Azure cloud and Windows Virtual Desktop services. With IGEL OS, enterprises can subscribe to Windows Virtual Desktop from the Azure cloud with full confidence in the integrity, security, and manageability of their users' endpoint devices.

  • Go to the partner website.

Ivanti

Ivanti User Workspace Manager is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added service that eases desktop deployment and management by separating user data from the desktop for seamless portability. With Ivanti, users can deliver complex projects like migrating to Windows 10, adopting Office 365, or moving services to the cloud faster.

When used with Windows Virtual Desktop, Ivanti User Workspace Manager provides simple contextual management of the user desktop experience, eliminating long sign-in times and eradicating group policy nightmares. Ivanti User Workspace Manager out-of-the-box templates simplify installation for users through agents and the existing console. Ivanti User Workspace Manager delivers responsive, secure desktops that users love, saving money on servers, managing users more effectively, and reducing endpoint security risk.

  • Go to the partner website.

Lakeside Software

Lakeside Software is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added services provider that equips IT teams with software for monitoring performance and assessing Azure migration readiness of user workloads. With this software, IT gains clearer visibility into application usage and resource consumption to streamline the migration process. Lakeside Software collects data at every workspace to create a comprehensive report on user environments, enabling quick troubleshooting and optimization of assets.

Lakeside Software's digital experience monitoring solution, SysTrack, can help provide a great user experience by tracking performance and identifying ideal workloads for migration. SysTrack works to extend the value of Windows Virtual Desktop through right-sizing assessments and continuous monitoring of user environments.

  • See the joint solution brief.
  • Go to the partner website.

Liquidware

Liquidware is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added services provider that delivers software that manages and optimizes Windows Virtual Desktop deployment. The Liquidware Essentials suite provides application delivery through layering, user environment management, and key user experience visibility and diagnostics. With solutions for assessing migration readiness and analyzing usage metrics, Liquidware provides a seamless virtual desktop experience for end users.

Liquidware Essentials extends the value of Windows Virtual Desktop by efficiently harvesting user profiles and gathering key user data to streamline migration of user environments to Azure. Additionally, Liquidware Essentials simplifies image management by unifying user profiles and layering apps based on configurable rights management settings.

  • See the joint solution brief.
  • Go to the partner website.

Liquit

Liquit application aggregation and delivery software enables enterprises and service providers to connect to and combine with all workspace back-ends (Citrix, VMWare, Windows Virtual Desktop, RDP, and Legacy) and deliver a customized and consistent customer experience, regardless of where the customer's applications reside. When a customer publishes the smart icon, Liquit decides where to start the application based on the customer's location, device, and profile rights.

As a certified integration partner, Liquit helps accelerate transition to the cloud without a rip-and-replace delay. Windows Virtual Desktop can easily connect to an existing environment, create a workspace, and deliver the desktop. You can then take your time migrating off of old platforms and make changes on the back-end without your users noticing. Gain a consistent end-user experience, flexible infrastructure, and maintain control of your applications no matter where they are.

  • Go to the partner website.

Login VSI

Login VSI is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added services provider and Microsoft partner delivering software for application performance testing in Windows Virtual Desktop environments. Customers moving their on-premises business services to Windows Virtual Desktop use Login VSI Enterprise Edition to evaluate and maintain optimal performance, scalability, and availability of Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session, Windows 10 Enterprise, and Windows 7 enabled with their business critical applications.

  • Go to the partner website.

Nerdio

Nerdio is an Azure IT automation platform that makes it easy to deploy and manage Windows Virtual Desktop. Nerdio provides the knowledge and technology to deploy, price, package, manage, and optimize customers' Azure deployments—with Windows Virtual Desktop front-and-center.

Nerdio extends the value of Windows Virtual Desktop by making it easy to provision Azure resources and streamline deployment. With Nerdio for Azure, IT can automatically deploy and manage a complete Azure environment, including Windows Virtual Desktop, in under two hours.

  • See the joint solution brief.
  • Go to the partner website.

Numecent

Numecent is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added services provider that significantly reduces the total operating costs through rapid onboarding and migration of complicated or incompatible Windows apps in Windows Virtual Desktop environments. Numecent also minimizes the amount of configuration that users need to do, reduces application updates, and simplifies complex processes. Because Numecent Cloudpaging supports more applications seamlessly than any other application delivery tool, it reduces time and IT workloads in environments with a diverse set of applications.

When used with Windows Virtual Desktop, Cloudpaging further reduces costs by completing software asset lifecycle from deployment to upgrading, metering, and removing applications. Cloudpaging simplifies image management by dynamically provisioning apps as needed in real time to the Windows Virtual Desktop deployments. Cloudpaging helps applications run without administration or intervention through the periodic Windows 10 updates. Cloudpaging also reduces the licensing cost of expensive applications by enabling more efficient deployment and usage of these applications.

  • Go to the partner website.

PolicyPak

PolicyPak Software is a Windows Virtual Desktop partner that performs total settings management for applications, desktop, browsers, Java, and security settings. PolicyPak keeps your desktop, system, and security settings in compliance. PolicyPak enhances the value of Windows Virtual Desktop by adding a suite of components to enhance Windows' built-in administration. Use your existing Active Directory Group Policy and/or Windows Intune to deliver PolicyPak's settings and increase administrators' ability to manage their Windows 10 machines.

The top use cases for PolicyPak are to remove local admin rights and overcome UAC prompts, block Ransomware, manage multiple browsers, manage Internet Explorer's Enterprise and Compatibility modes, reduce the number of GPOs, manage Windows 10 File Associations, manage Windows 10 Start Menu and Taskbar, and manage Windows 10 Features and Optional features.

  • Go to partner website.

PrinterLogic

PrinterLogic is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added service provider platform that empowers IT professionals to eliminate all print servers and deliver a highly available serverless printing infrastructure. PrinterLogic extends the value of Windows Virtual Desktop and Azure by making it easy to manage centrally and deploy printer objects to any printer or endpoint OS.

Available as SaaS or as a web stack in your own private cloud, the PrinterLogic platform ensures users always have the right printers they need in their virtual sessions based on user ID, device name, or location. This functionality is complemented by a full suite of enterprise print management features such as print tracking and reporting, mobile printing, and secure badge release printing.

  • Go to partner website.

Printix

Printix is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added service provider that automates user connection to office printing resources. As the missing piece in your customer Azure migration, Printix is the most cost-effective service available to remove infrastructure and IT tasks associated with supporting and optimizing print workflow for every user, regardless of location.

Printing is a fundamental task in just about every office and small business environment. In order to take full advantage of Windows Virtual Desktop and provide a great user experience, it's essential to ensure your users can connect to printers with minimum effort and maximum reliability. With Printix, you can get the most out of Windows Virtual Desktop through single sign-on (SSO), silent configuration, regular updates, and continuous monitoring of your print environment.

RDPSoft

RDPSoft is a Windows Virtual Desktop partner that provides powerful and inexpensive monitoring, management, and reporting solutions. Their Remote Desktop Commander offerings allow IT professionals to gain insight into the health, performance, user activity, licensing, and security of their Windows Virtual Desktop deployments.

RDPSoft's Remote Desktop Commander solutions enhance Windows Virtual Desktop administration. Premium Management features simplify delegation of Windows Virtual Desktop management tasks to support desk staff by providing remote assistance, user session, and process management. At the same time, the Remote Desktop Commander Suite collects rich metrics about per-user performance and load, user activity and auditing, Windows Virtual Desktop connection quality (latency and bandwidth), licensing, and security into a central Azure SQL database instance for review. With RDPSoft, rich historic reporting and comprehensive dashboards are just a click away.

sepago

sepago was founded in 2002 by four friends in Cologne. Today, sepago is an IT management consultancy with a steadily increasing number of sepagists, with locations throughout Germany in Cologne, Munich, and Hamburg. sepago are experts on automated application provisioning, virtualization, cloud solutions, and IT security. sepago supports medium-sized and large companies on their way to digital transformation and ensure that users can work securely and efficiently.

sepago's innovation and development lab builds smart solutions using big data and AI technologies. These solutions focus on improving the business, user experience, and administrations of partner products like Windows Virtual Desktop.

ThinPrint

ThinPrint is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added services provider that delivers simple and secure cloud printing from Windows Virtual Desktop. With its services and software, existing print infrastructure can be utilized to print documents from the cloud. ThinPrint enables connection to both local and network printers, making it easy for users to print while at the office or working remotely.

ThinPrint's ezeep solution extends the value of Windows Virtual Desktop by enabling the connection to existing enterprise print infrastructure. ezeep gives users control over printing in the enterprise no matter where they are. Using ezeep, users can bridge the gap between Windows Virtual Desktop and printing hardware.

  • See the joint solution brief.
  • Go to partner website.

Tricerat

Tricerat offers a superior print management solution for Windows Virtual Desktop and other desktop platforms. Tricerat software has robust functionality, offering a better experience for both users and administrators. Administrators gain efficiencies through complete driver management, simplified deployment of print queues, and consistent management across hybrid platforms. User experience improves with shorter sign-in times, intelligent print queues based on user, device, and network location, and self-service options for quick printer selection.

With Tricerat, printing is seamless in Windows Virtual Desktop and beyond. Tricerat software allows administrators to easily connect on-premises printers to the cloud, extending enterprise print management from traditional environments to new, modern workspaces.

  • Go to the partner website.

vast limits

vast limits, the uberAgent company, provides visibility in Windows Virtual Desktop deployments. It creates software for enterprise IT because it knows how IT professionals think and which tools they need. Its products help IT pros be more efficient by giving them exactly what they need to get their jobs done; no more, no less.

uberAgent is a monitoring and analytics product designed for end-user computing that doesn't just collect data—it gives customers the information that matters. uberAgent has its own metrics, covering key aspects of user experience, application performance, and endpoint security, telling you everything you need to know about your Windows Virtual Desktop VMs without affecting your systems' user density. uberAgent simplifies troubleshooting, helps with sizing, and provides rich information vital for information security.

Workspot

Workspot is a Windows Virtual Desktop value-added services provider that equips enterprises with high-performance desktops and workstations in Azure. With Workspot, infrastructure provisioning is automated, which means users can access their Windows Virtual Desktop environment from anywhere around the world with high availability.

Workspot extends the value of Windows Virtual Desktop by simplifying the provisioning process of cloud desktop infrastructure. With Workspot, resources can be easily scaled up and down to meet the needs of different users and uses cases. Workspot can optimize deployments for high-performance GPU workstations necessary for CAD and engineering users, as well as Windows applications and Windows 10 desktops for all business users.

  • See the joint solution brief.
  • Go to partner website.

Next steps

Microsoft Remote Desktop Mac Delete Connection Password

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We regularly update the Remote Desktop client for macOS, adding new features and fixing issues. Here's where you'll find the latest updates.

If you encounter any issues, you can always contact us by navigating to Help > Report an Issue.

Updates for version 10.3.9

Date published: 4/6/20

In this release we've made some changes to improve interoperability with the Windows Virtual Desktop service. In addition, we've included the following updates:

  • Control+Option+Delete now triggers the Ctrl+Alt+Del sequence (previously required pressing the Fn key).
  • Fixed the keyboard mode notification color scheme for Light mode.
  • Addressed scenarios where connections initiated using the GatewayAccessToken RDP file property didn't work.

Note

This is the last release that will be compatible with macOS 10.12.

Updates for version 10.3.8

Date published: 2/12/20

It's time for our first release of 2020!

With this update, you can switch between Scancode (Ctrl+Command+K) and Unicode (Ctrl+Command+U) modes when entering keyboard input. Unicode mode allows extended characters to be typed using the Option key on a Mac keyboard. For example, on a US Mac keyboard, Option+2 will enter the trademark (™) symbol. You can also enter accented characters in Unicode mode. For example, on a US Mac keyboard, entering Option+E and the 'A' key at the same time will enter the character 'á' on your remote session.

Other updates in this release include:

  • Cleaned up the workspace refresh experience and UI.
  • Addressed a smart card redirection issue that caused the remote session to stop responding at the sign-in screen when the 'Checking Status' message appeared.
  • Reduced time to create temporary files used for clipboard-based file copy and paste.
  • Temporary files used for clipboard file copy and paste are now deleted automatically when you exit the app, instead of relying on macOS to delete them.
  • PC bookmark actions are now rendered at the top-right corner of thumbnails.
  • Made fixes to address issues reported through crash telemetry.

Updates for version 10.3.7

Date published: 1/6/20

In our final update of the year, we fine-tuned some code and fixed the following behaviors:

2018-9-11  I am currently a student using Office 365 for Mac who is unable to edit documents on Microsoft Word despite being assigned a full license to Office 365 student edition. It says I can only view documents, but it won't let me edit them on Mac. I am very frustrated with this, I have assignments to finish but I can't when I can't even type just view. 2020-4-5  Here's how to open and edit those pesky.docx Word files on your Mac, iPad or iPhone, and how to save and export them in a PC-friendly format. And edit.docx files created in Microsoft Word. Word won't let me edit on mac. Let's take a quick look at some of the reasons why you might not be able to edit the file. If any of those are the case, and somebody else has the file open, you won't be able to edit until they close it. The co-authoring functionality is not available for.doc files (the Microsoft Word 93-2007 format),.rtf files, templates (including.

  • Copying things from the remote session to a network share or USB drive no longer creates empty files.
  • Specifying an empty password in a user account no longer causes a double certificate prompt.

Updates for version 10.3.6

Date published: 1/6/20

In this release, we addressed an issue that created zero-length files whenever you copied a folder from the remote session to the local machine using file copy and paste.

Updates for version 10.3.5

Date published: 1/6/20

We made this update with the help of everyone who reported issues. In this version, we've made the following changes:

  • Redirected folders can now be marked as read-only to prevent their contents from being changed in the remote session.
  • We addressed a 0x607 error that appeared when connecting using RPC over HTTPS RD Gateway scenarios.
  • Fixed cases where users were double-prompted for credentials.
  • Fixed cases where users received the certificate warning prompt twice.
  • Added heuristics to improve trackpad-based scrolling.
  • The client no longer shows the 'Saved Desktops' group if there are no user-created groups.
  • Updated UI for the tiles in PC view.
  • Fixes to address crashes sent to us via application telemetry.

Note

In this release, we now accept feedback for the Mac client only through UserVoice.

Updates for version 10.3.4

Date published: 11/18/19

We've been hard at work listening to your feedback and have put together a collection of bug fixes and feature updates.

  • When connecting via an RD Gateway with multifactor authentication, the gateway connection will be held open to avoid multiple MFA prompts.
  • All the client UI is now fully keyboard-accessible with Voiceover support.
  • Files copied to the clipboard in the remote session are now only transferred when pasting to the local computer.
  • URLs copied to the clipboard in the remote session now paste correctly to the local computer.
  • Scale factor remoting to support Retina displays is now available for multimonitor scenarios.
  • Addressed a compatibility issue with FreeRDP-based RD servers that was causing connectivity issues in redirection scenarios.
  • Addressed smart card redirection compatibility with future releases of Windows 10.
  • Addressed an issue specific to macOS 10.15 where the incorrect available space was reported for redirected folders.
  • Published PC connections are represented with a new icon in the Workspaces tab.
  • 'Feeds' are now called 'Workspaces,' and 'Desktops' are now called 'PCs.'
  • Fixed inconsistencies and bugs in user account handling in the preferences UI.
  • Lots of bug fixes to make things run smoother and more reliably.

Updates for version 10.3.3

Date published: 11/18/19

We've put together a feature update and fixed bugs for the 10.3.3 release.

First, we've added user defaults to disable smart card, clipboard, microphone, camera, and folder redirection:

  • ClientSettings.DisableSmartcardRedirection
  • ClientSettings.DisableClipboardRedirection
  • ClientSettings.DisableMicrophoneRedirection
  • ClientSettings.DisableCameraRedirection
  • ClientSettings.DisableFolderRedirection

Next, the bug fixes:

  • Resolved an issue that was causing programmatic session window resizes to not be detected.
  • Fixed an issue where the session window contents appeared small when connecting in windowed mode (with dynamic display enabled).
  • Addressed initial flicker that occurred when connecting to a session in windowed mode with dynamic display enabled.
  • Fixed graphics mispaints that occurred when connected to Windows 7 after toggling fit-to-window with dynamic display enabled.
  • Fixed a bug that caused an incorrect device name to be sent to the remote session (breaking licensing in some third-party apps).
  • Resolved an issue where remote app windows would occupy an entire monitor when maximized.
  • Addressed an issue where the access permissions UI appeared underneath local windows.
  • Cleaned up some shutdown code to ensure the client closes more reliably.

Updates for version 10.3.2

Date published: 11/18/19

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In this release, we fixed a bug that made the display low resolution while connecting to a session

Updates for version 10.3.1

Date published: 11/18/19

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We've put together some fixes to address regressions that managed to sneak into the 10.3.0 release.

  • Addressed connectivity issues with RD Gateway servers that were using 4096-bit asymmetric keys.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the client to randomly stop responding when downloading feed resources.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the client to crash while opening.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the client to crash while importing connections from Remote Desktop, version 8.

Updates for version 10.3.0

Date published: 8/27/19

It's been a few weeks since we last updated, but we've been hard at work during that time. Version 10.3.0 brings some new features and lots of under-the-hood fixes.

  • Camera redirection is now possible when connecting to Windows 10 1809, Windows Server 2019 and later.
  • On Mojave and Catalina we've added a new dialog that requests your permission to use the microphone and camera for device redirection.
  • The feed subscription flow has been rewritten to be simpler and faster.
  • Clipboard redirection now includes the Rich Text Format (RTF).
  • When entering your password you have the option to reveal it with a 'Show password' checkbox.
  • Addressed scenarios where the session window was jumping between monitors.
  • The Connection Center displays high resolution remote app icons (when available).
  • Cmd+A maps to Ctrl+A when Mac clipboard shortcuts are being used.
  • Cmd+R now refreshes all of your subscribed feeds.
  • Added new secondary click options to expand or collapse all groups or feeds in the Connection Center.
  • Added a new secondary click option to change the icon size in the Feeds tab of the Connection Center.
  • A new, simplified, and clean app icon.

Updates for version 10.2.13

Date published: 5/8/2019

  • Fixed a hang that occurred when connecting via an RD Gateway.
  • Added a privacy notice to the 'Add Feed' dialog.

Updates for version 10.2.12

Date published: 4/16/2019

  • Resolved random disconnects (with error code 0x904) that took place when connecting via an RD Gateway.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the resolutions list in application preferences to be empty after installation.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the client to crash if certain resolutions were added to the resolutions list.
  • Addressed an ADAL authentication prompt loop when connecting to Windows Virtual Desktop deployments.

Updates for version 10.2.10

Date published: 3/30/2019

  • In this release we addressed instability caused by the recent macOS 10.14.4 update. We also fixed mispaints that appeared when decoding AVC codec data encoded by a server using NVIDIA hardware.

Updates for version 10.2.9

Date published: 3/6/2019

  • In this release we fixed an RD gateway connectivity issue that can occur when server redirection takes place.
  • We also addressed an RD gateway regression caused by the 10.2.8 update.

Updates for version 10.2.8

Date published: 3/1/2019

  • Resolved connectivity issues that surfaced when using an RD Gateway.
  • Fixed incorrect certificate warnings that were displayed when connecting.
  • Addressed some cases where the menu bar and dock would needlessly hide when launching remote apps.
  • Reworked the clipboard redirection code to address crashes and hangs that have been plaguing some users.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the Connection Center to needlessly scroll when launching a connection.

Updates for version 10.2.7

Date published: 2/6/2019

  • In this release we addressed graphics mispaints (caused by a server encoding bug) that appeared when using AVC444 mode.

Updates for version 10.2.6

Date published: 1/28/2019

  • Added support for the AVC (420 and 444) codec, available when connecting to current versions of Windows 10.
  • In Fit to Window mode, a window refresh now occurs immediately after a resize to ensure that content is rendered at the correct interpolation level.
  • Fixed a layout bug that caused feed headers to overlap for some users.
  • Cleaned up the Application Preferences UI.
  • Polished the Add/Edit Desktop UI.
  • Made lots of fit and finish adjustments to the Connection Center tile and list views for desktops and feeds.

Note

There is a bug in macOS 10.14.0 and 10.14.1 that can cause the '.com.microsoft.rdc.application-data_SUPPORT/_EXTERNAL_DATA' folder (nested deep inside the ~/Library folder) to consume a large amount of disk space. To resolve this issue, delete the folder content and upgrade to macOS 10.14.2. Note that a side-effect of deleting the folder contents is that snapshot images assigned to bookmarks will be deleted. These images will be regenerated when reconnecting to the remote PC.

Updates for version 10.2.4

Date published: 12/18/2018

  • Added dark mode support for macOS Mojave 10.14.
  • An option to import from Microsoft Remote Desktop 8 now appears in the Connection Center if it is empty.
  • Addressed folder redirection compatibility with some third-party enterprise applications.
  • Resolved issues where users were getting a 0x30000069 Remote Desktop Gateway error due to security protocol fallback issues.
  • Fixed progressive rendering issues some users were experiencing with fit to window mode.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented file copy and paste from copying the latest version of a file.
  • Improved mouse-based scrolling for small scroll deltas.

Updates for version 10.2.3

Date published: 11/06/2018

Microsoft Remote Desktop Client For Mac

  • Added support for the 'remoteapplicationcmdline' RDP file setting for remote app scenarios.
  • The title of the session window now includes the name of the RDP file (and server name) when launched from an RDP file.
  • Fixed reported RD gateway performance issues.
  • Fixed reported RD gateway crashes.
  • Fixed issues where the connection would hang when connecting through an RD gateway.
  • Better handling of full-screen remote apps by intelligently hiding the menu bar and dock.
  • Fixed scenarios where remote apps remained hidden after being launched.
  • Addressed slow rendering updates when using 'Fit to Window' with hardware acceleration disabled.
  • Handled database creation errors caused by incorrect permissions when the client starts up.
  • Fixed an issue where the client was consistently crashing at launch and not starting for some users.
  • Fixed a scenario where connections were incorrectly imported as full-screen from Remote Desktop 8.

Teamviewer

Updates for version 10.2.2

Date published: 10/09/2018

  • A brand new Connection Center that supports drag and drop, manual arrangement of desktops, resizable columns in list view mode, column-based sorting, and simpler group management.
  • The Connection Center now remembers the last active pivot (Desktops or Feeds) when closing the app.
  • The credential prompting UI and flows have been overhauled.
  • RD Gateway feedback is now part of the connecting status UI.
  • Settings import from the version 8 client has been improved.
  • RDP files pointing to RemoteApp endpoints can now be imported into the Connection Center.
  • Retina display optimizations for single monitor Remote Desktop scenarios.
  • Support for specifying the graphics interpolation level (which affects blurriness) when not using Retina optimizations.
  • 256-color support to enable connectivity to Windows 2000.
  • Fixed clipping of the right and bottom edges of the screen when connecting to Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and earlier.
  • Copying a local file into Outlook (running in a remote session) now adds the file as an attachment.
  • Fixed an issue that was slowing down pasteboard-based file transfers if the files originated from a network share.
  • Addressed a bug that was causing to Excel (running in a remote session) to hang when saving to a file on a redirected folder.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing no free space to be reported for redirected folders.
  • Fixed a bug that caused thumbnails to consume too much disk storage on macOS 10.14.
  • Added support for enforcing RD Gateway device redirection policies.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented session windows from closing when disconnecting from a connection using RD Gateway.
  • If Network Level Authentication (NLA) is not enforced by the server, you will now be routed to the login screen if your password has expired.
  • Fixed performance issues that surfaced when lots of data was being transferred over the network.
  • Smart card redirection fixes.
  • Support for all possible values of the 'EnableCredSspSupport' and 'Authentication Level' RDP file settings if the ClientSettings.EnforceCredSSPSupport user default key (in the com.microsoft.rdc.macos domain) is set to 0.
  • Support for the 'Prompt for Credentials on Client' RDP file setting when NLA is not negotiated.
  • Support for smart card-based login via smart card redirection at the Winlogon prompt when NLA is not negotiated.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented downloading feed resources that have spaces in the URL.

Updates for version 10.2.1

Date published: 08/06/2018

  • Enabled connectivity to Azure Active Directory (AAD) joined PCs. To connect to an AAD joined PC, your username must be in one of the following formats: 'AzureADuser' or 'AzureADuser@domain'.
  • Addressed some bugs affecting the usage of smart cards in a remote session.

Updates for version 10.2.0

Date published: 07/24/2018

  • Incorporated updates for GDPR compliance.
  • MicrosoftAccountusername@domain is now accepted as a valid username.
  • Clipboard sharing has been rewritten to be faster and support more formats.
  • Copy and pasting text, images or files between sessions now bypasses the local machine's clipboard.
  • You can now connect via an RD Gateway server with an untrusted certificate (if you accept the warning prompts).
  • Metal hardware acceleration is now used (where supported) to speed up rendering and optimize battery usage.
  • When using Metal hardware acceleration we try to work some magic to make the session graphics appear sharper.
  • Got rid of some instances where windows would hang around after being closed.
  • Fixed bugs that were preventing the launch of RemoteApp programs in some scenarios.
  • Fixed an RD Gateway channel synchronization error that was resulting in 0x204 errors.
  • The mouse cursor shape now updates correctly when moving out of a session or RemoteApp window.
  • Fixed a folder redirection bug that was causing data loss when copy and pasting folders.
  • Fixed a folder redirection issue that caused incorrect reporting of folder sizes.
  • Fixed a regression that was preventing logging into an AAD-joined machine using a local account.
  • Fixed bugs that were causing the session window contents to be clipped.
  • Added support for RD endpoint certificates that contain elliptic-curve asymmetric keys.
  • Fixed a bug that was preventing the download of managed resources in some scenarios.
  • Addressed a clipping issue with the pinned connection center.
  • Fixed the checkboxes in the Display tab of the Add a Desktop window to work better together.
  • Aspect ratio locking is now disabled when dynamic display change is in effect.
  • Addressed compatibility issues with F5 infrastructure.
  • Updated handling of blank passwords to ensure the correct messages are shown at connect-time.
  • Fixed mouse scrolling compatibility issues with MapInfra Pro.
  • Fixed some alignment issues in the Connection Center when running on Mojave.

Microsoft Remote Desktop Mac Os X

Updates for version 10.1.8

Date published: 05/04/2018

  • Added support for changing the remote resolution by resizing the session window!
  • Fixed scenarios where remote resource feed download would take an excessively long time.
  • Resolved the 0x207 error that could occur when connecting to servers not patched with the CredSSP encryption oracle remediation update (CVE-2018-0886).

Updates for version 10.1.7

Date published: 04/05/2018

  • Made security fixes to incorporate CredSSP encryption oracle remediation updates as described in CVE-2018-0886.
  • Improved RemoteApp icon and mouse cursor rendering to address reported mispaints.
  • Addressed issues where RemoteApp windows appeared behind the Connection Center.
  • Fixed a problem that occurred when you edit local resources after importing from Remote Desktop 8.
  • You can now start a connection by pressing ENTER on a desktop tile.
  • When you're in full screen view, CMD+M now correctly maps to WIN+M.
  • The Connection Center, Preferences, and About windows now respond to CMD+M.
  • You can now start discovering feeds by pressing ENTER on the **Adding Remote Resources*- page.
  • Fixed an issue where a new remote resources feed showed up empty in the Connection Center until after you refreshed.

Updates for version 10.1.6

Date published: 03/26/2018

Microsoft Remote Desktop Mac Delete Connection Windows 7

  • Fixed an issue where RemoteApp windows would reorder themselves.
  • Resolved a bug that caused some RemoteApp windows to get stuck behind their parent window.
  • Addressed a mouse pointer offset issue that affected some RemoteApp programs.
  • Fixed an issue where starting a new connection gave focus to an existing session, instead of opening a new session window.
  • We fixed an error with an error message - you'll see the correct message now if we can't find your gateway.
  • The Quit shortcut (⌘ + Q) is now consistently shown in the UI.
  • Improved the image quality when stretching in 'fit to window' mode.
  • Fixed a regression that caused multiple instances of the home folder to show up in the remote session.
  • Updated the default icon for desktop tiles.