The American tech titan has announced that it is pulling the plug on the software - which enables people to connect to their PC away from their main desk - on May 27.

Microsoft said in a statement: "Connections to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box via the Remote Desktop app from the Microsoft Store will be blocked after May 27, 2025.

"To understand if there are current feature gaps that may create challenges for migrating to Windows App, review Known issues and limitations of Windows App."

As a result, consumers will need to use the Windows App so they can get access to their desktop to connect remotely from other computers or from their mobile phones.

Despite this, the tech giant has stressed that consumers who used the Remote Desktop app will need to keep the Remote Desktop Connection until support for the type of connection has been applied to the new app.

Microsoft - which was co-founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen - said: "Users must transition to Windows App to ensure continued access to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box."