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Windows App on macOS Tahoe Lag

Looking for some advice in relation to the Windows App (AVD) which I have downloaded from the App Store. I have a base 14" MacBook Pro M1. I work for Local Government (Scotland, UK) and to access work systems on my own device, I need to use the…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-19T20:50:46.9766667+00:00
Ag9292 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-20T08:55:52.2366667+00:00
Alex Burlachenko 20,905 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Map X drive from File Server (which is a domain-joined VM) to AVD (entra-joined AVD)

Hi there, we are trying to deploy a solution which is to Map X drive from File Server (which is a domain-joined VM) to AVD (entra-joined AVD). The user workflow will be: AVD users use their Entra id -> access AVD (Entra-joined AVD) from their laptop…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-05T23:20:09.49+00:00
Luke 75 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-19T23:11:09.8133333+00:00
Manish Deshpande 6,340 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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AVD Can't Connect

Our RBKC-AVD is up but its not accessible for the users, pls help

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-19T06:59:54.89+00:00
Deepak Kumar 105 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-19T11:19:05.7433333+00:00
Deepak Kumar 105 Reputation points
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I can't create a host pool

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-07T15:56:18.1233333+00:00
Ioannis D. Papaioannou 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-19T09:47:44.36+00:00
Nikhil Duserla 9,775 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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AVD disconnects SSL_ERR_HANDSHAKE_FAILED (519)

We have an AVD environment configured we a few host pools. All pools are using Windows 11 multi-session vms. Occasionally we see disconnects from AVD with this error SSL_ERR_HANDSHAKE_FAILED (519). Our client devices are Dell thin clients running…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-05T19:42:40.3566667+00:00
Bobby Gross 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-19T09:46:25.04+00:00
Nikhil Duserla 9,775 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Printer not being redirected to virtual desktop

Printers are already added to physical host Printer redirection already configured on RDP properties Printer not being redirected and not showing up on Windows settings

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-01T20:07:12.99+00:00
cloudadmin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-19T09:45:35.15+00:00
Nikhil Duserla 9,775 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Multiple sessions for users in AVD, FSLOGIX is Unable to logoff user session from SA-AVD-004

Multiple sessions for users in AVD, FSLOGIX is Unable to logoff user session from SA-AVD-004

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-01T19:57:01.34+00:00
Chelsea Tech 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-19T09:39:21.7966667+00:00
Nikhil Duserla 9,775 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Unknown error (500) in new web client when Workspace is set to private access

feeddiscovery fails with a 500 error in the new web client (windows.cloud.microsoft) when the Workspace resource is configured for private access. This issue does not reproduce in the old web client (client.wvd.microsoft.com/arm/webclient/index.html). …

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2025-09-29T15:31:18.09+00:00
Laurens Bremers 25 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-18T18:00:17.9066667+00:00
Alison A 5,195 Reputation points Admin
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Given Single session Hostpool Access but not showing in the Windows app

Hi , I given access to single session hostpool but not showing in the windows App.. But Multisession Hostpool it was showing.. Pls suggest Thanks

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-15T04:10:36.4366667+00:00
Vittal Kasaram 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-15T07:28:32.6333333+00:00
Ankit Yadav 14,445 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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MCT - Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription - Cannot create AVD host pool

Hi, I am using MCT sponored subscription VSES - Whereas I can create VMs workload and other functionalities. I cannot create Azure Virtual Desktop pools either Entra ID based or Active directory joined. Any limitation in the subscription on any fine…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-07T16:45:44.45+00:00
Selvakumar Balakrishnan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-14T05:40:15+00:00
Ankit Yadav 14,445 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Random users get temporary session (insufficient resources) - FSLogix | AVD | Fileshare

Hi everyone, Coming here to see if anyone has any clue regarding a problem with FSLogix that we cannot solve despite looking everywhere.   We have the following setup : -          Azure AVD hostpool with a single host having around 16 users peak time :…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | FSLogix
asked 2023-12-14T13:17:28.46+00:00
Robin Gielen 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-13T21:29:44.1466667+00:00
Rodrigo Reinoso 5 Reputation points
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Windows App on Android not allowing sign in to Azure virtal desktops on personal profile

We’re seeing an issue with Azure Virtual Desktop on Android and ChromeOS where users get a 0x1151 error when launching a session. Users can connect fine from Windows, MacOS and from a work profile if the device is enrolled with Intune, but they're unable…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-08T09:59:18.82+00:00
Joshua Roles 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-11T09:17:57.43+00:00
Joshua Roles 20 Reputation points
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vmCreation-linkedTemplate-0d336b8c-e524-420a-b054-ff46deba6311 | Overview - AVD pool creation time

VM has reported a failure when processing extension 'Microsoft.PowerShell.DSC' (publisher 'Microsoft.Powershell' and type 'DSC'). Error message: 'The DSC Extension failed to execute: Error downloading…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-06T21:25:51.71+00:00
Selvakumar Balakrishnan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-09T01:25:16.0066667+00:00
Manish Deshpande 6,340 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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What are the best ways to optimize the cost and recommendation to optimize in Azure VDI environment?

In the Azure Virtual Desktop environment, we are focusing on VM sizing, host pool, workspaces, load balancing configuration, autoscaling, and managed scheduling. We have identified potential optimization opportunities to improve resource utilization and…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-04-23T19:57:01.46+00:00
Rajkumar Murugesan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-08T21:11:18.2866667+00:00
Rajkumar Murugesan 0 Reputation points
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FSLogix Profile Failed to Attach After Restoring VHDX from Azure Snapshot (Error 0x0000003B) – Correct SID but Profile Ignored

Description / Question Body Hello Microsoft Community, I am facing an issue with FSLogix Profile Containers in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) after restoring a user profile from an Azure snapshot backup. I would appreciate guidance or confirmation if I am…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-06T12:51:15.0966667+00:00
Ankit Shrivastava 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-08T11:43:37.6633333+00:00
Himanshu Shekhar 6,145 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Issues when creating an image to add to the Azure compute galleries, so i can use AVD with session host configurations

Hi, I'm trying to build an image from the latest Win Multisession + M365 apps that i would like to capture to the image gallery so i can scale my AVD environment with Session host configurations. I do disable bit locker, appx apps, and a few things…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-05-06T15:42:56.2066667+00:00
Justin Losier 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-08T11:42:36.9666667+00:00
Himanshu Shekhar 6,145 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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VM has reported a failure when processing extension 'Microsoft.PowerShell.DSC' (publisher 'Microsoft.Powershell' and type 'DSC'). Error message: 'The DSC Extension failed to execute: Error downloading https://wvdportalstorageblob.blob.core.windows.net/gal

i am trying to configure AVD service , using vm . am getting this error everytime. I have already created NSG outpound port as 443, but still is showing this error .can help on this to resolve

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-04-29T07:06:57.3133333+00:00
Srinivasan TR 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-04T14:57:21.99+00:00
Jilakara Hemalatha 13,425 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-04-30T18:08:47.75+00:00
Ashley Swearingen 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
answered 2026-04-30T18:09:12.3566667+00:00

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Getting error 0x204 when user try to connect to Azure virtual Desktop

We have been using Azure Virtual Desktop for several months, however today all our users started getting error 0x204 when trying to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop. Our Virtual Hosts are in Canada East. <personal data>

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2026-04-28T19:41:12.0533333+00:00
Mario Velazquez 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-30T13:31:04.2733333+00:00
Mario Velazquez 20 Reputation points
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Azure Virtual Desktop Login Error Code 0x3000047

Hi We have been facing issues with logon to Azure Virtual Desktop Windows machine for couple of users in Personal Hostpool. Users get error when logging on using RDP Client app or the Web Client. Error Code 0x3000047 and screenshot attached. …

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.

2,107 questions
asked 2021-07-19T10:36:40.643+00:00
Kanishka Dobhal | Redington 46 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-29T20:00:47.8166667+00:00
Romell Arches 0 Reputation points