check before: 2024-04-27
Product:
Entra, Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Edge, Windows, Windows Server
Platform:
Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
New Microsoft Enterprise SKU devices will automatically have a Microsoft Edge desktop shortcut after the first Windows Out of Box Experience. This starts mid-April 2024 with Edge version 124, requiring no admin action but may necessitate user notification and documentation updates.
Details:
New Microsoft Enterprise SKU devices running through Windows Out of Box Experience (OOBE) for the first time will have a Microsoft Edge desktop shortcut automatically created.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 388365
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-April 2024 with Microsoft Edge version 124.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-04-13
updated:
2024-04-13
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may be confused by the sudden appearance of a new desktop shortcut, leading to potential frustration or misinterpretation of the change.
- impacted roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=388365
Documentation and Training Needs
Existing documentation may become outdated, requiring updates to reflect the new shortcut, which could lead to inconsistencies in user training materials.
- impacted roles: Training Coordinators, IT Documentation Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=388365
Potential Security Concerns
The automatic creation of a desktop shortcut may lead to users inadvertently accessing unsecured or unverified websites, increasing the risk of security incidents.
- impacted roles: Security Analysts, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=388365
Opportunities**
Enhanced User Onboarding Experience
Automatically creating a Microsoft Edge desktop shortcut on new Microsoft Enterprise SKU devices simplifies the onboarding process for users, allowing them immediate access to the Edge browser without additional setup.
- next-steps: Notify users about the new desktop shortcut feature., Update internal documentation to reflect this change.
- roles: IT Support, End Users, IT Trainers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=388365
Improved IT Operations Efficiency
The automatic creation of the Edge desktop shortcut reduces the need for IT administrators to manually configure browser shortcuts during device setup, streamlining IT operations.
- next-steps: Integrate the new shortcut creation process into existing IT setup procedures., Train IT staff on the updated process to ensure consistency.
- roles: IT Administrators, IT Operations
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=388365
Consistent User Experience Across Devices
By standardizing the presence of the Edge desktop shortcut across all new enterprise devices, users will have a consistent and predictable experience when accessing their web browser.
- next-steps: Ensure all new device images include the updated OOBE process., Communicate the benefits of a consistent user experience to stakeholders.
- roles: IT Managers, User Experience Designers, Compliance Officers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=388365
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