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Microsoft expands Windows Backup for Organizations first-sign-in restore to hybrid-managed Windows 11 devices

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Microsoft expanded Windows Backup for Organizations so more enterprise users can restore Windows settings and Microsoft Store apps on first sign-in, improving device recovery and migration across Windows 11 fleets. The update matters because it now reaches hybrid-managed environments, multi-user device setups, and Windows 365 Cloud PCs instead of only Microsoft Entra-joined devices.

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  1. 26.02.2026 15:04 2 articles · 3mo ago

    Windows Backup for Organizations first-sign-in restore rollout begins

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    Microsoft begins general availability for the first sign-in restore experience in Windows Backup for Organizations on devices that have installed Windows updates released February 24, 2026, and later, enabling eligible Windows 11 users to restore previous Windows settings and a Microsoft Store app list on first login after setup on a new or reimaged device.

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  2. 26.02.2026 15:04 1 articles · 3mo ago

    Microsoft expands Windows 11 restore support to more enterprise devices

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    Microsoft expands Windows Backup for Organizations so users signing in with a Microsoft Entra ID account can restore previous Windows settings and a Microsoft Store app list on first login, and extends support beyond Microsoft Entra-joined devices to hybrid-managed environments, multi-user device setups, and Windows 365 Cloud PCs. Administrators can manage the feature through existing Windows Backup for Organizations policies, including Microsoft Intune or Group Policy.

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