Microsoft Releases Remote Desktop Client For Android

[JimboBob]

Need to get at something on your desktop, but just aren't nearby? You need remote access, and many Windows PCs have that feature built right in. Microsoft's new Remote Desktop app for Android lets you hook into the included remote access system so you can use your PC from a phone or tablet. It's also completely free.

The computer you're accessing needs to be running the remote desktop host, which is not included in the basic version of Windows. For example, Windows 8 doesn't have it, but Windows 8 Pro does. If you want to go this route, that's a $99 in-place upgrade from basic to Pro. If you have the right software, the remote desktop client connects with very little configuration. The app lists all your remote desktops, gateways, and app resources in a series of holo-ish tabs. Microsoft's client supports multitouch gestures and employs intelligent bandwidth usage as well.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...t-releases-remote-desktop-client-for-android/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android

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[Park@82]

Cool. wonder if someone will port it to Linux somehow.

 

[MyWorld]

What advantage does MS remote desktop have over TeamViewer, VNC, etc?

 

[Park@82]

What advantage does MS remote desktop have over TeamViewer, VNC, etc?

The server component is built into windows. Also, normal RDP supports port mapping, audio redirection, drive mapping etc. - not sure about this one yet.

I'll test it out tomorrow, IMO the best RDP client on android so far is Wyse / Dell Pocket Cloud because of its Google account integration easy to setup remote access via WAN capability. I also use X2 (mostly on the lan) because it's free and simple. Then there is splashtop but I don't quite like it.

 

[mozgame]

First impressions not so great but it works. Couldn't pinch to zoom "in". Will give it another go when I get a chance. For now I will keep using jump.

 

[Hamster]

What advantage does MS remote desktop have over TeamViewer, VNC, etc?

Big enterprises won't allow TeamViewer or VNC onto their machines. Both these also require a session to be open on the remote machine already if I'm not mistaken (although I could be completely wrong).

In the enterprise world you may want to or more different type of users accessing the same machine at once as well. Can TV and VNC handle that?

 

[Park@82]

Big enterprises won't allow TeamViewer or VNC onto their machines. Both these also require a session to be open on the remote machine already if I'm not mistaken (although I could be completely wrong).

I think one can start VNC as a service.

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In the enterprise world you may want to or more different type of users accessing the same machine at once as well.

AKA RDS. But only on server and requires RDS licencing.

 

[Park@82]

Tried it but it sucks. Needs more work.

 

[bekdik]

Anybody got this working on server 2003?

 

[Park@82]

Anybody got this working on server 2003?

I connected to one this morning, why?

 

[Hamster]

I think one can start VNC as a service.

Good to know. Still don't think they'll just allow it. Some of them are scared to move on from .NET 3.5 because they're not sure the later versions are stable enough...yeah, I know...