Multiple Monitor Support in Azure Virtual Desktop

Summary

Windows Virtual Desktop provides support for multiple monitors when using the installed desktop client.

Body

By default, Azure Virtual Desktop provides support for multiple monitors when using the installed Remote Desktop client. This feature is not available in the browser.

If desired, multi-monitor support can be disabled by following these steps:

  1. Within the Remote Desktop application, right-select the desktop you are trying to launch and select Settings.

    Remote Desktop application with Settings option for one of the desktops

  2. In the right pane, toggle Use default settings off and select your monitor preference in the Display configuration drop down.

Multi-monitor settings for a virtual desktop

 

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Article ID: 139230
Created
Wed 4/20/22 12:46 PM
Modified
Tue 12/16/25 6:19 PM
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Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) provides access to cloud based virtual desktops to support remote learning and administrative access when away from campus. Access to AVD can be accomplished utilizing an installed remote desktop client or via any modern web browser.
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