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Help with Azure Virtual Desktop Provisioning

We recently set up a Microsoft environment for our small organisation, and one of our service providers has asked us to set up a Virtual Desktop to run and manage a third-party service that we need for our business. We don't have a System Administrator…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-09-10T07:46:42.49+00:00
Massimo Piacentini 0 Reputation points
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Azure Virtual Desktop: Intermittent Freezing — Users Experience Random Session Hangs

Problem description I am experiencing intermittent session freezes in my Azure Virtual Desktop environment. Multiple users across different departments connect via the Remote Desktop client, and their sessions occasionally become unresponsive or freeze…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-09-09T15:58:16.7766667+00:00
ClintonWilson-6317 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-09T17:27:58.4566667+00:00
Prasad Chaganti 785 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to change my password

I get to my assigned Virtual Desktop, click CONNECT, messag is that I need to change password before proceeding.

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-09-07T13:54:02.4733333+00:00
Hudson-Phillips, Jennifer 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-08T03:25:24.18+00:00
kagiyama yutaka 5,330 Reputation points
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Azure Virtual Desktop Sessions keeps freezing.

I have two and their virtual desktop sessions keeps freezing. Is anyone else having this issue?

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-09-03T22:49:52.46+00:00
Admin Account 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-04T19:07:27.3033333+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia 7,915 Reputation points
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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.

2,158 questions
asked 2026-04-29T07:06:57.3133333+00:00
Srinivasan TR 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-04T06:44:04.3333333+00:00
Rehan Zakiuddin 0 Reputation points
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Azure Host Pool validation environments and agent versions

Hello there, we are currently trying to narrow down a problem regarding crashes in AVD & have noticed the different agent versions on our envionments. Many of our hosts run on validation versions according to…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-08-05T10:11:03.3733333+00:00
SebastianD-5208 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-09-01T20:23:01.2966667+00:00
Robert Massiv 0 Reputation points
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Azure WVD users facing recurring black screen issue due to Trend Micro

Hello, In our Azure WVD environment, multiple users are facing a black screen issue during login. We found that the issue is related to Trend Micro. As a temporary workaround, we update the following executables via the Azure serial…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2025-10-15T12:32:18.26+00:00
Boopathiraja Kannan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-27T07:25:02.2833333+00:00
Jaganath Ramachandraiah 0 Reputation points
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What is the best solution for migrating Citrix UPM profiles to FS logix profiles

Hi team, We are planning to migrate our Citrix environment (which has app layering) to AVD. Can someone help us with the best solution for migrating Citrix UPM profiles to FS logix profiles

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-08-18T09:41:16.9166667+00:00
V Venkat Saran Kumar 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-24T04:09:03.22+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 12,036 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Cloud-Based Computer Solution for Personal Use

Dear Azureus support I am a private individual looking for a cloud-based computer solution to fully transition from a physical computer to a cloud-based setup. My goal is to find an ecological, resource-scalable, and cost-effective solution in the long…

Azure Cloud Services
Azure Cloud Services

An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.

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Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines

An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.

10,343 questions
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2025-02-01T09:18:26.6466667+00:00
Anton Kalliola 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-23T22:24:52.1533333+00:00
ibrahim garbioglu 0 Reputation points
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My remote computer stopped responding after installing updates

I installed updates on the domain controller in Azure and now it is no longer responding.

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-08-22T16:37:58.9633333+00:00
Dan Hobson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-22T22:34:06.7533333+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia 7,915 Reputation points
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Windows App SSO Authentication to AVD Connection Issues

We are deploying an Azure Virtual Desktop environment using Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session, Microsoft Entra ID join, and Intune management. The session host is healthy, Entra joined, Intune compliant, and accessible through the AVD service. Users…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-08-18T06:28:57.8066667+00:00
Tina Wilson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-18T06:29:17.97+00:00

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AVD – User-specific GPO intermittently not applying + Outlook/OneDrive credentials not persisting

Hi, I'm troubleshooting an issue with a user on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and would appreciate some guidance. Environment: Azure Virtual Desktop Pooled AVD host pools FSLogix profiles Microsoft 365 Apps Outlook + OneDrive GPO issue: three …

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-08-12T18:48:41.4066667+00:00
Cleon Russell 110 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-17T16:28:19.5833333+00:00
Cleon Russell 110 Reputation points
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Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid extension fails with InvalidTemplate on Arc-enabled Firestorm2

I am trying to deploy Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid to an Azure Arc-enabled on-premises VM. Arc machine: Firestorm2 Resource group: Robocamp Host pool: VDI-Hybrid-GPU Subscription: 2d1e3e16-e035-4b32-8b70-2ea1a6ce117d Machine status: Azure Arc Agent…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-08-01T04:07:35.7433333+00:00
Prince Amor 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-11T15:07:18.34+00:00
Rakesh Agrawal 5 Reputation points
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How to install powershell from cloud shell?

I have a free subscription, I need to configure powershell via cloud share, so that I can upload some template files to powershell to enable a VDI

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-08-10T16:59:02.3133333+00:00
carlos puello 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-10T16:59:17.15+00:00

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AVD session host is not taking connection and giving certificate error

New created AVD session host is not taking connection and giving certificate error and user session is not getting connected to those hosts

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-08-10T06:33:19.96+00:00
azadm Ravi Shankar 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-08-10T11:15:19.1233333+00:00
Pranitha Sika 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Fastest way to transfer data from on premise server to Azure Virtual Desktop

I have 120 Gb of data on a physical server that I need to upload to an Azure Virtual Desktop. I have been trying to transfer the data via the Remote Desktop local resources option - i.e. "C on MyLocalServer" drive but it's EXTREMELY slow. I…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-08-05T22:18:05.58+00:00
Jim Guzik 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-05T22:18:31.19+00:00

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Azure Virtual Desktop: External identity sign-in via Windows App fails when switching to resource tenant - error 0x8AA5015A

Service: Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows App, Microsoft Entra External ID (B2B guests) Scenario: AVD configured for external identity (guest) access — SSO enabled on host pool, both required service principals (Windows Cloud Login, Microsoft Remote…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-07-24T13:18:21.7566667+00:00
Mick Neple 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-05T20:03:08.2766667+00:00
Harshitha Eligeti 4,530 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Is there a public API to download .rdpw files for AVD session hosts?

Hi all, I’m working on building an RDP solution and want to integrate Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) into it. So far, I can query host pool and desktop details using the Microsoft Desktop Virtualization REST APIs:…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2025-09-21T19:46:35.78+00:00
Sampath Samaraweera 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-04T10:47:22.3533333+00:00
George L. Yermulnik 0 Reputation points
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Unknown sign in prompt inside AVD pointed to Azure File Share

Hi all, A user occasionally gets this pormpt. Nothing that is mapped in Azure AVD for that user is pointed to Azure File Share. What is that fileshare.file.core.windows.net\data that is listed under net use command?

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-08-03T07:25:29.79+00:00
X-Box-11-2021 485 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-03T07:25:56.3266667+00:00

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AVD Sign-In from DellOS Thin Clients takes 18 seconds

Is anyone running Azure Virtual Desktop on thin clients with a badge-in solution such as Imprivata? We are trying to benchmark session launch times for roaming users. Our current experience: First login: about 30 seconds because a new session has to…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop

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

2,158 questions
asked 2026-07-29T15:35:41.2033333+00:00
Not So Magical 21 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-29T18:02:34.3366667+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia 7,915 Reputation points