Hey, following are the stepwise procedure for the Microsoft remote desktop connection client for Mac 2.1.2 which are as follows:. First download the version 2.1.2 file and open the file to begin with installation. It will open the Microsoft RDC and then click continue. Clicks continued and accept the terms and contionds and continue. First, some backgrounds, Microsoft used to bundle Remote Desktop Client in Office 2011. That means you can only remote desktop to Windows machine if you have purchased a copy of Office 2011 for Mac. This limits the number of Mac users to be able to Remote Desktop into a Windows PC. Microsoft learned that mistake and with the introduction of Mac. Remote Desktop clients.; 2 minutes to read +4; In this article. Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2. You can use a Microsoft Remote Desktop client to connect to a remote PC and your work resources from almost anywhere using just about any device.
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Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2
You can control a remote PC by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client. The client can run on almost any device, including on your mobile smartphone. The client gives you the same powers you would have if you could reach the PC's keyboard. Through the client, you can:
- Operate the apps that are installed on the PC.
- Access the files and network resources of the PC.
- Leave the apps open when you end the client.
Before you start, see the supported configuration article. The article discusses the PC configurations that the Remote Desktop clients can connect to. Also see the client FAQ article.
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The following client apps are available:
Device | Get the app | Set-up instructions |
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Windows Desktop | Windows Desktop client | Get started with the Windows Desktop client |
Windows Store | Windows 10 client in the Microsoft Store | Get started with the Microsoft Store Client |
Android | Android client in Google Play | Get started with the Android client |
iOS | iOS client in the iTunes store | Get started with the iOS client |
macOS | macOS client in the iTunes store | Get started with the macOS client |
Configuring the remote PC
To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, see Allow access to your PC.
Remote Desktop client URI scheme
Microsoft Remote Desktop For Mac
You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Learn about the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.