Windows 365 support for external identities is now generally available

Week of November 17th, 2025

Windows 365 support for external identities is now generally available
You can now provision a Cloud PC for an external identity. There is no change to the administrative flow to provision this Cloud PC, as it follows the same provisioning flows for both Enterprise and Frontline Cloud PCs.

Windows 365 Reserve now generally available
Windows 365 Reserve has moved out of preview and into generally availability. Windows 365 Reserve is a version of Windows 365 designed for users who primarily work on physical PCs. It provides organizations with flexible, short-term Cloud PC access to keep employees productive during unexpected disruptions. This offering supports business continuity by enabling quick, secure access to Cloud PCs when physical devices are unavailable. For more information, see Windows 365 Reserve

Windows 365 Cloud Apps now generally available
Windows 365 Cloud Apps has moved out of preview and into generally availability and now supports publishing Intune apps as Cloud Apps via Autopilot Device Preparation (preview). For more information, see Windows 365 Cloud Apps.

User Experience Sync (UES) now generally available
User Experience Sync is now generally available for Windows 365. UES delivers a consistent experience by saving user settings and app data across sessions, so users can be productive as soon as they sign in. It’s designed for Windows 365 Frontline Shared mode and Cloud Apps scenarios, making it ideal for occasional use workers who share devices or need personalized settings across multiple sessions. IT admins benefit from simplified end user experience management and built-in tools to monitor storage and resolve issues quickly.

Windows Cloud Keyboard Input Protection now in preview
Windows Cloud Keyboard Input Protection is now in preview - purpose-built to address endpoint security concerns for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. This feature encrypts keystrokes at the kernel level, protecting against keylogger malware and other endpoint threats. It marks a major step forward in helping customers secure sensitive input data and strengthen endpoint security in cloud-based workspaces, see Windows Cloud Input Protection.

AI-enabled Cloud PCs now in Frontier Public Preview
AI-enabled Cloud PCs are now available in Frontier Public Preview for customers wanting to try the latest Windows AI capabilities with Windows 365. IT admins can enable this ability for specific users so that they can use improved Windows search and Click to Do to enhance their productivity. For more information including minimum Windows 365 SKU requirements, minimum Windows OS requirements, and supported regions, see AI-enabled Cloud PCs

Link Autopilot device preparation with Windows 365 Enterprise Cloud PCs and Frontline Cloud PCs in dedicated mode
You can now link Autopilot device preparation with Windows 365 Enterprise Cloud PCs and Frontline Cloud PCs dedicated mode. For more information, see Use Autopilot device preparation with Cloud PCs.

Windows 365 Switch Supports Home Edition
Windows 365 Switch now supports Windows 11 Home edition, making it an excellent choice for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scenarios.