What's new in Windows App
This article details information about the latest updates for Windows App for Windows, macOS, iOS and iPadOS, and web browsers.
To learn how to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and a remote PC, see Get started with Windows App.
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Here's what's new in Windows App for Windows.
Latest release
The following table lists the current versions available:
| Release | Latest version | Download | Minimum supported version |
|---|---|---|---|
| General availability | 2.0.294.0 | Users: download Windows App from the Microsoft Store. To learn more, see Get started with Windows App. Administrators: you can download Windows App outside of the Microsoft Store as a .msix file from the following links:By downloading Windows App, you agree to the license (see https://aka.ms/WindowsAppLicense) and privacy terms (see https://aka.ms/privacy). |
2.0.294.0 |
Important
If you download and install Windows App using the .msix file directly and you block access to the Microsoft Store, you won't receive automatic updates at this time. To update Windows App to new versions, download and install the latest .msix file using the links in the table.
Tip
The rollout of an update is phased over the course of a week, so some users might receive the update later than others.
Version 2.0.294.0
Date published: September 24, 2024
- Improved Windows App performance and reliability.
Version 2.0.285.0
Date published: September 19, 2024
Experience improvements:
- Support for government Windows 365 connections.
- Removed the preview toggle, which prevents switching back to the previous Windows 365 user interface.
- Show the underlying client version number in Windows App settings.
- Made an improvement where a new session windows don't become the focused window.
Fixes:
- Fixed an authentication error when switching accounts in which a user gets stuck if they're prompted for interactive sign in and don't remember their password.
- Fixed a tooltip not showing for the close button in the Pin to taskbar dialog box.
- Fixed the refresh of remote resources taking a long time.
- Fixed a bug to ensure that the screen mode ID setting in the underlying
.rdpfile is honored. - Fixed an issue where Microsoft Teams rendered into the wrong window when multiple remote session windows are open.
- Fixed an issue where Windows App crashed for users who have Windows N SKUs without the media framework.
- Addressed an issue that reduces the chance of encountering the error Low virtual memory on reconnect attempts.
Version 1.3.278.0
Date published: August 26, 2024
Experience improvements:
- There's now a button to refresh your resources on the Devices and Apps tabs, and also on the Home tab when there are pinned resources.
- Added an option to view the Devices and Apps tabs in list view or grid view.
- Improved the discoverability of display settings when default settings are used.
- Stability and security improvements for printer redirection.
- Improved the experience for single sign-on (SSO) lock screen dialogs.
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue with SSO login failure.
- Fixed an issue that caused Windows App to crash on disconnect.
- Fixed an issue where Windows App didn't restart after installing updates.
- Fixed an issue where Windows App crashed when double clicking on the Pin to Taskbar Cloud PC icon.
Version 1.3.272.0
Date published: August 14, 2024
- Fixed an issue for CVE-2024-38131.
Version 1.3.264.0
Date published: July 13, 2024
- Improved usability of the connection bar by reducing the amount of time it displays on the screen after the mouse moves away.
- Improved the graphics presentation latency.
- Fixed an issue where incorrect content displayed when hovering over the minimize button in the taskbar.
- Fixed incorrect translations for Try Windows App dialog.
- Fixed an issue where a minimized RemoteApp window maximizes when the lock screen timer runs out for a RemoteApp session.
- Fixed an issue where the client crashed when a session is disconnected.
- Fixed an issue where the client crashed when responding to an incoming Microsoft Teams call.
Version 1.3.259.0
Date published: July 3, 2024
- Fixed an issue where Windows App crashes when it can't access certain required endpoints.
Version 1.3.252.0
Date published: May 21, 2024
- Improved the task view disconnect experience.
- Fixed an issue that caused RemoteApp windows to appear stretched.
- Fixed an issue with the account switcher only showing two accounts when Windows App starts up.
- Fixed Windows App crashing when there's no internet connection.
Version 1.3.241.0
Date published: April 8, 2024
- Fixed an issue where Windows App would crash when there was no network connection.
- Improved error messages for Windows 365 Boot.
- Added support for automatic retry/reconnect in Windows 365 Boot when the device goes to sleep, or with other disconnections.
- Fixed an issue that caused an Azure Virtual Desktop RemoteApp window to appear stretched.
- Introduced a countdown timer on the Windows 365 Boot interstitial screen that closes Windows App when it reaches zero.
- Improved client logging, diagnostics, and error classification to help administrators troubleshoot connection and feed issues.
Version 1.3.233.0
Date published: March 1, 2024
- Users can now remove accounts from the account switcher.
- Fixed an issue with Windows 365 Frontline Cloud PC connections timing out.
- Support for the new VDI solution for Microsoft Teams. To learn more, see Microsoft 365 Roadmap.
Version 1.3.212.0
Date published: January 22, 2024
- In-app updates and update availability notifications.
- User interface bug fixes and improvements.
- Accessibility bug fixes and improvements.
Version 1.3.205.0
Date published: November 24, 2023
- On the account sign-in screen, we've clarified that you can sign-in with work or school accounts.
- Minor updates to the user interface.
Version 1.3.204.0
Date published: November 15, 2023
- Initial release.