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The avh support tag covers Microsoft Application Virtualization Hosting (AVH) 5.0 and App-V support planning for Windows desktops. Current guidance identifies April 14, 2026, as the Microsoft lifecycle end date, making it important for enterprises to assess remaining deployments and plan retirement. Coverage focuses on moving suitable applications toward Azure Virtual Desktop with MSIX app attach, while determining which applications need remediation before migration. Applications that cannot move quickly may require isolation, documentation, and a short-term grace period. Use this archive to follow practical discussion of the AVH support deadline, application assessment, modernization decisions, and migration considerations for legacy desktop delivery.
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    AVH 5.0 App-V End of Support: Migrate to Azure Virtual Desktop with MSIX Attach

    Enterprises still running Microsoft Application Virtualization Hosting 5.0 for Windows Desktops should treat Microsoft’s current lifecycle date of April 14, 2026, as the support cliff, retire AVH/App-V wherever possible, and move modern desktop-delivery candidates toward Azure Virtual Desktop...
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