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Windows 365 Cloud Apps now in private preview

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Serena_Zheng
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Jun 18, 2025
Since the launch of Windows 365 in 2021, organizations have embraced the ability to securely stream a full Windows desktop experience to any device, anywhere. Now, we're expanding that flexibility wi...
Screenshot - Example of a Windows 365 provisioning policy setup for Windows 365 Cloud Apps in Microsoft Intune
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gerrymurphy2400
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Jun 25, 2025

How does a Cloud App deployment compare to Azure Virtual Desktop, thanks. Why would I choose one over the other. 

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AndreJHoward
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Aug 07, 2025

This is all subscription based and hosted just like windows365 cloudPCs. AVD is more granular but more work to setup, maintain and in some cases more expensive etc. 

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    gerrymurphy2400
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    Aug 08, 2025

    Thanks Andre.