Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop: Device Compatibility for Remote Desktop Client

Which Devices Support Remote Desktop Client for Windows Virtual Desktop?

Question

You have the devices as shown in the below table.

You plan to deploy Windows virtual desktop for client access to remove the virtualized apps.

Which of the above-given devices support the Remote Desktop Client?

Answers

Explanations

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A. B. C. D. E.

Correct Answer: D

The new Remote Desktop client supports Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise client devices.

Option A is incorrect.

Remote Desktop Client doesn't support Windows 8.1 professional.

Option B is incorrect.

Windows 10 Home is also supported by Remote Desktop Client.

Option C is incorrect.

Remote Desktop Client doesn't support Windows 8.1 professional.

Option D is correct.

The new Remote Desktop client supports Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise client devices.

Option E is incorrect.

The new Remote Desktop client supports only Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise client devices.

To know more about the Windows Desktop client, please visit the below-given link:

To access Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), you need a device that can run the Remote Desktop Client. The Remote Desktop Client is available for various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and web. However, not all devices listed in the table may support the Remote Desktop Client.

Let's review each device:

  • Device 1: It runs Windows 10 Home. Windows 10 Home includes the Remote Desktop Client, which you can use to connect to a remote Windows desktop. Therefore, Device 1 supports the Remote Desktop Client.
  • Device 2: It runs Android. Android has a Remote Desktop Client app available in the Google Play Store. Therefore, Device 2 supports the Remote Desktop Client.
  • Device 3: It runs iOS. iOS has a Remote Desktop Client app available in the App Store. Therefore, Device 3 supports the Remote Desktop Client.
  • Device 4: It runs macOS. macOS has a Remote Desktop Client app built-in called "Microsoft Remote Desktop." Therefore, Device 4 supports the Remote Desktop Client.

Based on the above analysis, we can conclude that all devices listed in the table support the Remote Desktop Client. Therefore, the correct answer is A) All devices i.e Device 1, Device 2, Device 3, and Device 4.