Windows 365 Reserve provides secure, temporary access to a pre-configured Cloud PC when a physical device is unavailable or short-term access is needed, whether due to device loss, delay in issuing devices, or security or technical issues. Managed through Microsoft Intune, Windows 365 Reserve enables fast provisioning, built-in security, and a familiar Windows experience with apps, files, and settings intact for up to 10 days of Reserve Cloud PC access per year.
Windows 365 Reserve can be accessed virtually anywhere on any device. On a Windows 11 device, Windows 365 Boot provides a differentiated experience. Paired with Windows 365 Boot, users can sign directly into their Reserve Cloud PC from any Windows 11 device, bypassing the local OS and getting back to work instantly with a familiar, like-local experience.
Familiar login. Seamless experience.
Device replacement and temporary access scenarios often introduce friction, unfamiliar workflows, extra sign-ins, or complex setup steps. Together, Windows 365 Boot +Windows 365 Reserve helps reduce that friction.
IT admins can keep Windows 11 devices preconfigured with Windows 365 Boot. When users need access, admins can simply assign a Windows 365 Reserve license in Microsoft Intune and hand the device to a user, no additional setup required.
The user powers on the device, signs in with the familiar Windows 11 login experience, and is instantly connected to their Reserve Cloud PC with all their apps, files, and settings, just like using their original device.
How IT enables Windows 365 Reserve on a Windows 365 Boot device
Getting users up and running with Windows 365 Boot + Windows 365 Reserve requires just a few simple steps from IT, no action needed from the user.
To enable Windows 365 Reserve:
- Provision a Windows 11 device with Windows 365 Boot using Microsoft Intune.
- Assign a Windows 365 Reserve license to the user in Intune.
Secure. Familiar. Flexible.
Windows 365 Boot + Windows 365 Reserve offers a unique combination of:
- Instant device readiness
- Zero learning curve for users
- Consistent, policy-controlled environments
In short, it’s a plug-and-play solution for workforce continuity.
Why they work so well together
| Feature | Windows 365 Boot | Windows 365 Reserve |
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Log in from any Windows 11 device |
✔️ Boots directly to Cloud PC |
✔️ Temporary license flexibility |
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Familiar Windows experience |
✔️ Uses standard Windows 11 Boot login screen |
✔️ User's Cloud PC is fully pre-configured |
|
Great for IT |
✔️ No local OS management needed |
✔️ Assign/remove license as needed |
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Business continuity |
✔️ Available 24/7 on any device |
✔️ Ideal for short-term use, like device loss |
Learn more
Windows 365 Boot and Windows 365 Reserve each support different aspects of business needs. But together, they create a more streamlined, preconfigured, and scalable solution for keeping employees productive, no matter what disruptions they face, using a familiar Windows experience.
Learn more about Windows 365 Reserve and Windows 365 Boot:
What is Windows 365 Boot? | Microsoft Learn
What is Windows 365 Reserve? | Microsoft Learn
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