Microsoft Remote Desktop 8.0 4+

Version History

• 8.0.43

  Sep 27, 2017
  General bug fixes.

• 8.0.42

  Aug 22, 2017
  We fixed an issue with remote resources where pop-up dialogs were hidden behind other windows, instead of appearing in front.

• 8.0.41

  Jul 18, 2017
  We fixed an issue that caused apps to appear distorted when you used remote resources.

• 8.0.40

  Jun 14, 2017
  We've fixed the following in this release:
  · Connection problems for users who couldn’t connect after upgrading to version 8.0.39 and were getting a “Connection reset by peer” error.
  · Problems with the mouse cursor when you used an app in your Remote Resources list.

• 8.0.39

  May 22, 2017
  We've fixed the following in this release:
  · We added a light outline to the mouse cursor to make it more visible in apps with a dark theme (such as Visual Studio).
  · We fixed an issue where the pipe symbol (|) wasn't correctly decoded from the URI.
  · We fixed a redirection issue with folders that have accents in the name.

• 8.0.38

  Mar 13, 2017
  - The list of new resolutions wasn't showing up when you upgraded from version 8.0.36.
  - Adobe applications were crashing when you tried to use them as RemoteApps.
  - Black borders showed up when you used Office applications as RemoteApps on Windows Server 2016.
  
  Want to see a list of the latest changes? Click Help > What's new. (We don't show the changes at upgrade anymore.)

• 8.0.37

  Jan 17, 2017
  We have made the following updates:
  •Security enhancement: When you connect to desktops and apps that redirect local resources to the remote session, you need to grant permission for Remote Desktop to access those resources.
  •Connections established from an RDP file or URI scheme are now automatically imported into the Connection Center
  •New menu icons
  •More default resolutions available based on user feedback
  •Fixed an issue with the URI schema where pipes (|) were not parsed correctly

• 8.0.36

  Nov 7, 2016
  We’ve fixed the following in this release:
  - An issue where you got a “Connection reset by peer” error message when you connected over a Remote Desktop Gateway
  - An issue on macOS Sierra where full screen mode reset to “Custom” and you couldn’t change it

• 8.0.35.

  Oct 15, 2016
  - Custom ports were ignored when you established a connection from an RDP file.
  - You couldn’t map a redirected folder to a drive letter in a remote desktop session.
  - The certificate didn’t display correctly on macOS Sierra.

• 8.0.35

  Oct 13, 2016
  - Custom ports were ignored when you established a connection from an RDP file.
  - You couldn’t map a redirected folder to a drive letter in a remote desktop session.
  - The certificate didn’t display correctly on macOS Sierra.

• 8.0.34

  Aug 29, 2016
  We fixed an issue where the content of combo boxes didn’t show. This fix applies to published apps you add using remote resources.

• 8.0.33

  Jul 21, 2016
  •Fixed an issue with connections using a Gateway where an absolute URL was required.
  
  
  Don't know how to configure your PC to access it remotely? Download the Remote Desktop assistant on your Windows PC and let it do the work for you: https://aka.ms/rdassistant

• 8.0.32

  May 25, 2016
  •Fixed an issue where a few pixels at the top of the screen were cut off in a remote desktop session
  •Fixed an issue where application windows shrank when you used remote resources
  •Upgraded to OpenSSL 1.0.2g
  
  We are improving our app. Test drive the new experience and share your feedback: http://aka.ms/rdmac-preview
  Don't know how to configure your PC to access it remotely? Download the Remote Desktop assistant on your Windows PC and let it do the work for you: http://aka.ms/rdassistant

• 8.0.31

  Apr 26, 2016
  •Security: We are changing the folder permissions for the Remote Desktop application back to the default permissions. With the last release, the app was granted write permissions to all directories and files in the user’s directory. We recommend upgrading to this version to correct this issue.
  
  We are improving our app. Test drive the new experience and share your feedback: http://aka.ms/rdmac-preview
  Don't know how to configure your PC to access it remotely? Download the Remote Desktop assistant on your Windows PC and let it do the work for you: http://aka.ms/rdassistant

• 8.0.30

  Apr 7, 2016
  - Fixed an issue with French-Canadian keyboards where the wrong symbols were displayed for @, {, >.
  - Upgraded to Boost 1.60
  Don't know how to configure your PC to access it remotely?
  
  Download the Remote Desktop assistant on your Windows PC and let it do the work for you: http://aka.ms/rdassistant
  
  We're improving our app - learn more! http://aka.ms/rdmac-preview

• 8.0.29

  Mar 29, 2016
  •Fixed an issue that caused “logon failed” errors with connections that use RD gateways.
  •Fixed an issue with Azure RemoteApp where you had to restart an application after your credentials expire
  •Fixed an issue where, after updating from version 27 to 28, you can no longer open an app from the Dock. This is caused by the app name changing between versions. You might need to remove and add the app icon again.
  Don't know how to configure your PC to access it remotely? Download the Remote Desktop assistant on your Windows PC and let it do the work for you: http://aka.ms/rdassistant
  We're improving our app - learn more! http://aka.ms/rdmac-preview

• 8.0.28

  Mar 17, 2016
  •New feature: Automatic reconnections – if your connection temporarily drops during an active remote session, the app tries to connect again.
  •Security update: Support for OpenSSL 1.0.1q
  •Fixed Z-index issues where windows didn’t show up as expected when you used Remote Resources or Azure RemoteApp.
  •Fixed an issue that caused your remote session to be unresponsive when using a Remote Desktop Gateway. This issue occurred with Remote Desktop connections as well as Remote Resources and Azure RemoteApp.
  •Fixed an issue where the connection attempt stalled during the “Connecting…” state when using a Remote Desktop Gateway. This issue occurred with Remote Desktop connections as well as Remote Resources and Azure RemoteApp.
  •Fixed an issue where scroll bars are displayed when you start a session in full screen.
  •Fixed an issue where application name was not recognized
  
  Don't know how to configure your PC to access it remotely? Download the Remote Desktop assistant on your Windows PC and let it do the work for you: http://aka.ms/rdassistant

• 8.0.27

  Mar 14, 2016
  •New feature: Automatic reconnections – if your connection temporarily drops during an active remote session, the app tries to connect again.
  •Security update: Support for OpenSSL 1.0.1q
  •Fixed Z-index issues where windows didn’t show up as expected when you used Remote Resources or Azure RemoteApp.
  •Fixed an issue that caused your remote session to be unresponsive when using a Remote Desktop Gateway. This issue occurred with Remote Desktop connections as well as Remote Resources and Azure RemoteApp.
  •Fixed an issue where the connection attempt stalled during the “Connecting…” state when using a Remote Desktop Gateway. This issue occurred with Remote Desktop connections as well as Remote Resources and Azure RemoteApp.
  •Fixed an issue where scroll bars are displayed when you start a session in full screen.
  
  Don't know how to configure your PC to access it remotely? Download the Remote Desktop assistant on your Windows PC and let it do the work for you: http://aka.ms/rdassistant

• 8.0.26

  Jan 12, 2016
  - Fixed an issue where the Windows log-in screen displays during Azure RemoteApp sign-in.
  - New: When you open RDP connections from a file or URL, the connection is saved in the Connection Center list.
  
  Don't know how to configure your PC to access it remotely? Download the RDP assistant on your Windows PC and let it do the work for you: http://aka.ms/rdassistant

• 8.0.25

  Dec 1, 2015
  - Stability improvements to help prevent app crashes
  - New feature: Support for Remote Desktop Gateway pluggable authentication and authorization introduced in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
  
  Learn more: Pluggable authentication provides APIs that let you use custom methods for authentication and authorization with the Remote Desktop Gateway. You can use this to develop custom plug-ins that better fit your network admission requirements.
  Follow this link to learn more about implementation: aka.ms/paa-sample

• 8.0.24

  Nov 5, 2015
  - Issue fixed for users running into “invalid order” message
  - Crash fixed when using Outlook on Azure RemoteApp

• 8.0.23

  Oct 27, 2015
  We fixed an issue that caused applications to crash when you use Remote Resources or Azure RemoteApp.

• 8.0.22

  Oct 19, 2015
  Fixed the following issues:
  - When you reopen an active connection through the connection center, the active connection window is brought to the foreground instead of disconnecting that session and opening a new one.
  - Crashes that occur when you refresh the Azure RemoteApp feed
  
  Important notice for users on 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – this is our last update for these versions of OS X. After this release, you’ll need to update to a later OS version to make sure you can use a fully supported and regularly updated Remote Desktop client.

• 8.0.21

  Oct 8, 2015
  - Fixed the scenario where, if you use the wrong password, you're prompted twice for your credentials when you try to connect through a Remote Desktop gateway.
  - Upgraded to Boost 1.58
  
  We're improving our app - learn more! http://aka.ms/rdmac-preview

• 8.0.20

  Sep 23, 2015
  • Security update: Supporting OpenSSL 1.0.1p