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Troubleshooting Azure Virtual Desktop
Updated over 5 months ago

Issue with opening .rdpw file directly

Explanation:

A previous version of the Remote desktop Client (RemoteDesktop_1.2.1186.0_x64) had some issues with opening the .rdpw file directly. The app was not launched as expected.

Solution:

Microsoft looked into this problem and it seems the issue has been resolved from the update 1.2.1755 of the client. For more information, take a look at this article: What's new in the Remote Desktop client for Windows.

Issue with .rdpw files going to the Downloads folder

Explanation:

Instead is opening the .rdpw file immediately, it is first placed in the Downloads folder.

Solution:

This is a browser setting on how the browser should handle downloaded files. Workspace does not control this. Review your browser settings to resolve this.

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