Install Microsoft Remote Desktop – Windows

Here’s how to install the Remote Desktop client for Windows using the MSI installer.

  1. Download the Remote Desktop client installer, choosing the correct version for your device:
  2. Run the installer by double-clicking the file you downloaded.
  3. On the welcome screen, select Next.
  4. To accept the end-user license agreement, check the box for I accept the terms in the License Agreement, then select Next.
  5. For the Installation Scope, select one of the following options:
    • Install just for you: Remote Desktop will be installed in a per-user folder and be available just for your user account. You don’t need local Administrator privileges.
    • Recommended Install for all users of this machine: Remote Desktop will be installed in a per-machine folder and be available for all users. You must have local Administrator privileges
  6. Select Install.
  7. Once installation has completed, select Finish.
  8. If you left the box for Launch Remote Desktop when setup exits selected, the Remote Desktop client will automatically open. Alternatively to launch the client after installation, use the Start menu to search for and select Remote Desktop.