check before: 2025-10-14
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Entra, Intune, Windows
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Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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If part of your job is helping your organization transition to Windows 11, consider the limited public preview of Windows Backup for Organizations. You can back up your organization's Windows 10 or Windows 11 settings and restore them on a Microsoft Entra joined device. This capability helps reduce migration overhead, minimize user disruption, and strengthen device resilience against incidents. Nominate your organization for this preview as you prepare for the upcoming Windows 10 end of support date on October 14, 2025.
When will this happen:
The limited public preview of Windows Backup for Organizations is available today.
Windows 10 end of support is coming up on October 14, 2025.
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2025-05-28
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2025-05-28
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summary for non-techies**
Windows Backup for Organizations facilitates the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 by allowing companies to back up and restore important settings on devices that are Microsoft Entra hybrid or joined, ensuring a seamless setup on new or reimaged Windows 11 devices, especially as Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Loss Risk
Without proper preparation for the Windows Backup implementation, there is a risk of data loss during the transition to Windows 11, as settings may not be backed up correctly or completely.
- roles: IT Administrator, End User
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/announcing-windows-backup-for-organizations/
User Disruption
If the Windows Backup process is not adequately prepared, users may experience significant disruptions during the migration, leading to decreased productivity and frustration.
- roles: IT Support, End User
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/announcing-windows-backup-for-organizations/
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