check before: 2026-05-31
Product:
Power Automate
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature
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We are announcing the ability to schedule desktop flows directly in Power Automate without requiring a cloud flow as an intermediary trigger. This feature will reach public preview on May 31, 2026.
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Created:
2026-05-14
updated:
2026-05-14
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased User Error
Without proper preparation, users may misconfigure schedules leading to unintended executions or failures of desktop flows.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/introducing-power-automate-desktop/
System Overload
If multiple users schedule desktop flows simultaneously without coordination, it may lead to system overload and performance degradation.
- roles: System Administrators, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-automate-ideas/automate-scheduling-of-desktop-flows/idi-p/123456
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