check before: 2025-10-01
Product:
Intune, Windows
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Windows Backup for Organizations will be generally available in Intune with controls for backing up and restoring backups in OOBE. Backup and restore experience of user settings, especially for enterprises transitioning to Windows 11.
Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-09-11
updated:
2025-09-11
Public Preview Start Date
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Data Loss Risk
Without proper preparation, the implementation of Windows Backup may lead to data loss if users are not informed about the backup process, resulting in unbacked data during transitions.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/intune-customer-success/windows-backup-for-organizations-in-intune/ba-p/3651230, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/introducing-windows-backup-for-organizations-in-intune/
User Experience Disruption
If the change is made without adequate training or communication, users may face confusion or frustration during the backup and restore process, impacting productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/intune-customer-success/windows-backup-for-organizations-in-intune/ba-p/3651230, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/introducing-windows-backup-for-organizations-in-intune/
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you have a personal assistant who knows exactly how you like your office organized. Every time you move to a new office, this assistant goes ahead of you and sets everything up just the way you like it—your favorite chair, the right lighting, and even your preferred coffee mug on the desk. This makes your transition smooth and allows you to get back to work without any hassle.
Microsoft Intune's Windows Backup for Organizations works in a similar way for companies moving to Windows 11. It ensures that when a user gets a new device or upgrades their system, all their settings and preferences are automatically restored. This means employees can start working right away without spending time setting up their environment from scratch.
The process of backing up and restoring is integrated into the Out of Box Experience (OOBE), which is like the first day you move into a new office. Everything is ready for you, and you can focus on your tasks rather than worrying about setup. For organizations, this means less downtime and more productivity, as IT teams don't have to manually configure each device.
In essence, Microsoft Intune's new feature acts like that reliable assistant, ensuring a seamless transition to new devices or systems, making life easier for both employees and IT departments.
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