Windows Virtual Desktop Available Worldwide With Microsoft’s Windows 7 Extended Security Updates

Windows Virtual Desktop is now finally available worldwide. Not only that, Microsoft even packed the service with free extended security updates for Windows 7.

In an announcement published online by Microsoft, the software giant announced that the Windows Virtual Desktop is finally available across the globe. The service has been in preview since March 2019, six months after its first public announcement in September 2018.

Windows Virtual Desktop and Windows 7

Windows Virtual Desktop comes with a virtualization capability for Windows 7 desktops. This is good news for Windows 7 users as this assures that they will have continued support for Windows 7 legacy applications until they have fully migrated to Windows 10.

Microsoft recently announced that it is ending the extended support for Windows 7 by January 2020. Windows Virtual Desktop which is now available worldwide virtualizes Windows 7 desktops until January 2023 with its free Extended Security Updates (ESU).

Windows Virtual Desktop Features

In the blog post written by Brad Anderson, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365, and Takeshi Numoto, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft Azure the software giant specified the highlights of their released service available worldwide.

The Windows Virtual Desktop supports a multi-session Windows 10 experience aside from being the only service that delivers simplified management functions. It also comes with Windows Server Remote Desktop Services (RDS) desktops and apps as well as the optimization for Office 365 ProPlus.

FSLogix, a program that improves Office on virtual environments is one of the special features that come along the Windows Virtual Desktop made available worldwide. Windows Virtual Desktops comes fully integrated with FSLogix tools. This means that Microsoft customers can enjoy the smoothest and most performant Office virtualization experience.

Easier admin management along with the seamless experience is another feature to watch out with the Windows Virtual Desktop now made available worldwide. Instead of having the apps permanently installed on a device, MSIX packaged app delivery is through dynamically attaching them to a virtual machine.

Windows Virtual Desktop Partners

Microsoft is actively working with its partner ecosystem namely Citrix, that provides Azure Windows Server 2008 R2 with free Extended Security Updates and VMware Horizon Cloud. Hardware capabilities are also made possible as Windows connect with partners who provide them with value-added solutions.