Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
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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
asked 2026-08-12T18:48:41.4066667+00:00
Cleon Russell
110
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edited a comment 2026-08-17T16:28:19.5833333+00:00
Cleon Russell
110
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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.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-08-05T10:11:03.3733333+00:00
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SebastianD-5208
0
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commented 2026-08-12T14:28:36.57+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia
3,840
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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.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-08-01T04:07:35.7433333+00:00
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Prince Amor
0
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answered 2026-08-11T15:07:18.34+00:00
Rakesh Agrawal
5
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1 answer
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.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-08-10T16:59:02.3133333+00:00
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carlos puello
0
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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.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-08-10T06:33:19.96+00:00
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azadm Ravi Shankar
0
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edited a comment 2026-08-10T11:15:19.1233333+00:00
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Pranitha Sika
0
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Moderator
1 answer
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.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-08-05T22:18:05.58+00:00
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Jim Guzik
0
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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.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-07-24T13:18:21.7566667+00:00
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Mick Neple
0
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commented 2026-08-05T20:03:08.2766667+00:00
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Harshitha Eligeti
4,525
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Moderator
3 answers
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.
2,154 questions
asked 2025-09-21T19:46:35.78+00:00
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Sampath Samaraweera
0
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answered 2026-08-04T10:47:22.3533333+00:00
George L. Yermulnik
0
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1 answer
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.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-08-03T07:25:29.79+00:00
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X-Box-11-2021
485
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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.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-07-29T15:35:41.2033333+00:00
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Not So Magical
21
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answered 2026-07-29T18:02:34.3366667+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia
3,840
Reputation points
0 answers
Join: Microsoft Azure Q&A Champions Program
The Microsoft Azure Q&A Champions Program recognizes and empowers a global community of internal and external Azure experts who help customers succeed by providing high-quality, trusted answers on Microsoft Q&A. The program scales expert led…
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-05-25T23:13:12.7+00:00
Ashley Swearingen
0
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edited the question 2026-07-28T21:39:39.3266667+00:00
Ashley Swearingen
0
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Moderator
3 answers
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recommended Windows Update configuration for the AVD session hosts and base image
Hi there, We have a Windows 11 multi-session AVD environment where multiple users log in to complete their daily work. As we manage the environment using Nerdio and maintain a base image, we are considering handling Windows Updates by patching the base…
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-06-08T00:13:51.0133333+00:00
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Luke
95
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commented 2026-07-28T10:44:17.18+00:00
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Gregory Smith
41
Reputation points
1 answer
Azure NVadsA10_v5, Windows 11 Enterprise Multi-Session, and NVIDIA GRID Driver Support Clarification
Hi there, I'm hoping someone from the community who has deployed GPU-enabled Azure Virtual Desktop environments can help me understand whether I'm interpreting the documentation correctly. We are evaluating an AVD deployment using: …
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-07-28T02:21:27.9533333+00:00
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Doug R
0
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answered 2026-07-28T02:21:48.0333333+00:00
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5 answers
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how to fix Error code 0x807
Your session ended because of an error. If this keeps happening, contact your network administrator for assistance. Error code: 0x807
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-07-21T20:06:33.5833333+00:00
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Miguel Smith
20
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accepted 2026-07-27T22:57:06.23+00:00
Miguel Smith
20
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1 answer
Windows App - Unable to log into AVD sessions
Hi, Has there been any update regarding the Windows App client? Since last Friday, we have received reports that users are experiencing an issue where they are unable to connect to their Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) sessions using the Windows App (version…
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-06-01T08:19:00.6866667+00:00
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Darwin
10
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edited an answer 2026-07-27T17:48:09.37+00:00
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Damon Bradshaw
0
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1 answer
New Azure Local MC to AX Issue
Hello, Dell migrated 2 of my 4 nodes from MC to AX nodes. I was able to migrate my server workloads over without issue. I created a new Session host and downloaded win 11 enterprise. I can connect to the avd with failover cluster manager but can;t with…
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-07-24T11:37:13.4133333+00:00
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Vince Dies
0
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edited a comment 2026-07-26T17:52:12.84+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia
3,840
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1 answer
I am getting a error creating a Virtual Machine in Azure Virtual Device.
Error message is {"error":{"code":"InvalidTemplateDeployment","details":[{"code":"QuotaExceeded","message":"Operation could not be completed as it results in exceeding approved…
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-07-24T00:33:28.2466667+00:00
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Doug Burdett
0
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commented 2026-07-24T18:23:10.59+00:00
Doug Burdett
0
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2 answers
Mouse Scrolling Not Working in Azure Virtual Desktop Session
Hi Community team, I'm experiencing an issue in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) where the mouse scroll wheel is not working inside the remote session. Environment Azure Virtual Desktop Windows client (Remote Desktop client / Windows App) Mouse scrolling…
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-07-10T06:33:13.4833333+00:00
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Ashroh Jurhur
45
Reputation points
commented 2026-07-24T13:29:21.9366667+00:00
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Daren Hunter
0
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1 answer
How to fix AVD issue where session host keep showing Needs Assistance in Health State
I am getting issue with AVD session host and users are unable to connect when VM health state says Needs Assistance. AADJoinedHealthCheck:- Failed. "healthCheckName": "AADJoinedHealthCheck", "healthCheckResult":…
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-07-22T21:40:14.6433333+00:00
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Mohit
0
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answered 2026-07-22T23:30:21.26+00:00
Divyesh Govaerdhanan
11,725
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Your Remote Desktop connection failed because the remote computer cannot be authenticated.
Your Remote Desktop connection failed because the remote computer cannot be authenticated.
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
2,154 questions
asked 2026-07-17T09:41:20.19+00:00
azadm Ravi Shankar
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-07-22T16:03:05.56+00:00
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Nikhil Duserla
9,945
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