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OneDrive support for RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop

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PavithraT
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Sep 25, 2024

We are excited to announce that Microsoft OneDrive support is now available for RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop!

Previously, OneDrive could only be used on Azure Virtual Desktop with non-persistent desktops and was not supported on RemoteApp. With this new support, you can now use OneDrive alongside a RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop, which allows users to access and synchronize their files while using a RemoteApp. When a user connects to a RemoteApp, OneDrive can automatically launch as a companion to RemoteApp. The new support has the same features and usability as the OneDrive on your personal device.

OneDrive support for Azure Virtual Desktop RemoteApp is currently fully supported with Windows 11, version 23H2 (Windows Insider is still in preview).

Learn more about how to set it up here.

Resources

  • Learn more about OneDrive.
  • For additional information on using OneDrive with RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop, including prerequisites and configuration, review our documentation.

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Published Sep 25, 2024
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  • raymondesray's avatar
    raymondesray
    Iron Contributor
    Sep 25, 2024

    Thanks a lot Microsoft, keep up the good work :-).
    Just have tested with Remote Desktop Client (msi version), Windows App client, and web client from a device with OneDrive sync client installed. Works like a charm, as described in the instructions. One point of feedback, the documentation states that  KB Article 5039302 must be installed, however this update can only be installed on preview builds ;-). For GA versions an up to date patched session host will do.

    I have also tested with a system without OneDrive client installed, and still OneDrive in RemoteApp session works flawlessly as well but without the OneDrive companion of course.

    An other thing to mention, if you are working with GPO's, ensure you have updated the "TerminalServer.adml" and "TerminalServer.admx" files in your GPO Central Store to enable "Enable enhanced shell experience for RemoteApp" like the documentation instructs you to do. For your information, this setting is not present in Intune yet! 



     

    • rakim71's avatar
      rakim71
      Copper Contributor
      Nov 21, 2024

      Where do I obtain the ADMX files that contain this new setting? The latest available for download are for Windows 11 23H2, and obviously they do not contain the correct settings as they pre-date this change.

  • Mohamed_Hashim's avatar
    Mohamed_Hashim
    Copper Contributor
    Sep 26, 2024


    That’s fantastic news! :party_popper: The integration of OneDrive with RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop will definitely enhance productivity and convenience for users. Being able to access and sync files seamlessly while using RemoteApp is a game-changer.

  • PavithraT's avatar
    PavithraT
    Icon for Microsoft rankMicrosoft
    Sep 26, 2024

    We are working on surfacing this in Intune. 

    In the meantime, if you want to use reg keys, this is the info:

    Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
    Name: UseShellAppRuntimeRemoteApp
    Value: 0x0 or 0x1 (REG_DWORD)