Download Microsoft Remote Desktop 8.0.44 for Mac from FileHorse. 100% Safe and Secure Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac. Connect to Windows PCs. Installing Remote Desktop 8 is a good workaround, as it can run on older versions of macOS. However unfortunately it is no longer available on the Mac App Store or from Microsoft. There are some software download sites that offer Remote Desktop 8, however they are likely to contain malware. And, we recommend that you use in-box remote desktop client (MSTSC) or universal Remote Desktop client instead of Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan). More information We're increasing our investments in virtualization and remote desktops, such as Windows Virtual Desktop and RDS on Microsoft Azure. What is Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 2.1.1? Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (often abbreviated as 'RDC') is a simple tool to remotely view and control another computer. This software allows for a Mac running an Intel version of OSX to control a Windows PC. Download Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 2.1.1 for Mac.
I think you are out of luck, I don;t think you can download it from anywhere else.
Maybe also look into http://cord.sourceforge.net
Why don't you try downloading it on your computer and see if you can extract the file from the download? Right-click and show package content.
PS: Is that: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=465 the right client?
I can't test it since I don't have a MAC at work.
or this one: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=18140
Microsoft Remote Desktop 8 Mac Download
Edited Apr 21, 2015 at 22:53 UTCMicrosoft has recently announced that their Remote Desktop v8 app will be deprecated and no longer available for download on the Mac app store as of September 1, 2018. Click here to view the announcement.
The app will appear with the following banner as of August 10, 2018:
The following article explains how to update from Microsoft Remote Desktop 8 to Microsoft Remote Desktop 10.
NOTE: Before starting this process, please ensure you have your user name and password for the Connected on Demand remote connection
1) Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 from the Mac app store.
2) Open Microsoft Remote Desktop 10
3) Once the Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 is open, click the 'Import from Microsoft Remote Desktop 8' option from the 'Connections' menu, as shown in the following screen:
4) The following message will appear when the import is completed:
5) The new connections will be either under the 'Desktops' or the 'Apps' tab. Most Connected on Demand connections will appear under the 'Apps' tab, as shown in the following screen.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Version 8
Click here for more information on how to setup a new Mac computer for access with Connected on Demand