remotedesktop-1.2.790.0-x64.msi refers to the March 2020 update of the Microsoft Remote Desktop (MSRDC) client for Windows, specifically designed for Azure Virtual Desktop (formerly Windows Virtual Desktop) Microsoft Community Hub
Install for all users: Requires admin rights (recommended for shared machines).
Microsoft Store: Open the Microsoft Store app on your Windows machine, search for "Microsoft Remote Desktop," and check if the version you're looking for is available. remotedesktop-1.2.790.0-x64.msi download
Automatic Update Checks: The client was updated to automatically look for newer versions whenever the "About" page is navigated to. Critical Support Information
While version numbers update frequently, you can always find the latest stable 64-bit MSI through official channels: remotedesktop-1
Note: Replace with actual hash from Microsoft Update Catalog if available. Always compute hash using Get-FileHash in PowerShell.
Yes and no. The MSI updates the core Remote Desktop client binaries. The mstsc.exe launcher remains, but its underlying components are upgraded. Store SHA256 and GPG signature alongside artifact
Security Updates: After the end-of-support date, the legacy MSI-based client will no longer receive security patches.