Microsoft Remote Desktop is a high-performance remote-control solution that ships straight from Microsoft—no extra server or third-party client required. Install the free Remote Desktop app on your Android or iOS device, pair it once with any Windows Pro/Enterprise PC and you’re in full control, with native简体中文 UI and touch gestures that feel natural on a phone.
Android edition at a glance
- Touch-pointer mode – swipe like a track-pad or tap directly on icons.
- Full-screen & multi-resolution – pick 720p, 1080p or native 4K for best clarity.
- Pointer animation – cursor trails help you track the mouse on small screens.
- H / V gestures – scroll spreadsheets or web pages with a single thumb.
- SSL & Network Level Authentication – every session is encrypted end-to-end.
- Advanced password vault – save credentials securely and auto-logon next time.
Power-user features
- RemoteApps – launch individual Windows programs (Excel, VS Code, Photoshop) as if they were installed on your phone; no full desktop required.
- Seamless windows – remote apps float above your Android home screen, copy/paste and file-open work exactly like local apps.
- Redesigned device redirection – plug USB storage, camera, printer or even a game-pad into your phone and Windows sees them instantly.
- WMI / PowerShell ready – admins can script every terminal-service setting (port, gateway, resource groups) from the client side.
- Aero Glass & modern apps – if your phone supports .NET 3.0 runtime you’ll see full Windows transparency effects locally.
From quick file edits to full-blown server maintenance, Microsoft Remote Desktop turns your mobile device into a secure, high-fidelity Windows workstation—no subscription, no ads, no middle-man.