Expanding the Reach of AI-enabled Cloud PCs for Frontier Firms
Co-Authored by Lakshmi Rayasam Over the past several months, we’ve been focused on a clear goal: making AI-enabled Cloud PCs easier to adopt, easier to deploy, and available to more customers—wherever they are. Following the momentum from Ignite, releasing Improved Search & Click to Do, we’ve continued to evolve the AI-enabled Cloud PC experience in Frontier Preview, prioritizing scale, accessibility, and product market fit. The latest set of enhancements removes deployment blockers and expands where—and how—customers can get started. We’ve also added a new refreshing AI-enabled end-user experience explaining the value of Frontier while users hover over the AI-enabled (Frontier) tag. Note: Future availability of these features is dependent on the results of this Frontier Preview and is subject to change Removing the need for Windows Insiders AI‑enabled Cloud PCs now work with standard Windows 11 retail builds, eliminating the need for Windows Insider participation. This change alone unlocks broader enterprise deployment scenarios and removes a major barrier for production use. AI-enabled Cloud PCs are just one toggle away as IT admins can join our Frontier Program and enable AI-enabled Cloud PCs via a newly introduced policy setting within the Devices – Onboarding: Windows 365 > User Settings blade, and further filter access based on Microsoft Entra ID group access. Note: After enrolling the latest Windows 11 25H2 (OS Build 26200.7840 or higher) you must reboot your Cloud PC. Expanded regional availability To meet customers where they operate, we’ve expanded AI‑enabled Cloud PCs to additional Azure regions:‑ Japan East Germany West Central South Central US Canada Central This expansion improves latency, supports data residency needs, and enables more global customers to participate in the Frontier Preview. 128GB disk support for Windows 365 Enterprise We’ve added support for 128GB disk size Windows 365 Enterprise licenses, offering greater flexibility for customers who don’t require larger footprints while still enabling AI‑driven workflows. These right‑sized deployments and makes it easier to scale across broader user populations. Together, these updates directly address the most common Ignite feedback and are expected to unlock large‑scale deployments, including enterprise pilots transitioning into sustained usage. What Comes Next Following the March rollout, our CY26 focus shifts to closing parity gaps using cloud‑based models, in close partnership with Windows platform teams. Initial work centers on enabling Text Actions for Click‑to‑Do via a cloud models within Frontier Preview—one of the most requested capabilities from customers.‑‑‑ In parallel, we’ll continue investing in foundational improvements that increase perceived feature depth and usage signals, including cost optimization, reliability enhancements, and productivity scenarios that compound value across the Cloud PC experience.
More than 30 minutes to install a language pack?
Happy new year to everyone. Is it normal that the Windows 365 PC , 2 core with 8GB RAM takes more than 30 minutes (still running) to install a language pack? I see lots of online discussions stating that the disk performance is terrible for this configuration and hence the performance. Any suggestions or words of advice would be appreciated.
MS designer is NOT WORKING!
It only makes 1 image not 4, it takes way too long time,. and it doesnt follow prompting,. and it makes imegs in 3:2 not 16:9... thsi has been goign on for over 2 weeks,... alsmot 3.. i have been in contact with support many times woith zero help.. HOW can you have a product in your office bunlde ant it not workign an zero supprot on it? I need teh application to make my videos,. im just abptu to cancel all subscritopons to micrposft an switch to apple..
OneNote - Location, Name, Resolving Backup (& Search dropdown)
I recently had a problem with the Search function in OneNote - where Search was not finding words in recently created Notes. And I fixed that problem, eventually, by deleting all of the files in the OneNote cache. But after that, when restarting OneNote, it came up Empty (with Errors). After jacking around with copying the old OneNote folder and renaming it, Opening Backups, etc. - I finally got my OneNote back up and working (sort of - see paragraph at the end). My problem now is the "Info" is showing 2 Notebooks - "OneNote Notebooks 4" and "OneNote Notebooks 2" - and even worse, the location shown for Notebooks 4 is: https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=562C6E59%21s0bcbd9618347485ca665bf8f3012d298&id=documents&end=()&end. I created Notebooks 4 on the advice for another post to get things running again - but, WHERE AM I? - which Notebook am I using? How do I get back to a single notebook at a reasonable location instead of the ridiculous link above. I also have a question about the OneNote locations shown in the "Save & Backup" option - I don't understand a couple of things there. [And a side note - even though OneNote Search is now working, the dropdown list is now showing the full path name for the Note location instead of the Page/Tab name for the location of the Note. Is there some option that I reset while trying to get OneNote working again.] I obviously need help with this one - and am afraid to mess around experimenting since OneNote is back up and working well (except for the dropdown). ron in shawnee
Cannot Access Windows Hardware Developer Program in Partner Center — How to Sign Drivers in 2025?
Hi all, I'm trying to sign a Windows driver and need access to the Microsoft Windows Hardware Developer Program. **What I'm trying to achieve:** - Sign a driver for Windows using the standard Microsoft hardware signing process. **The issue:** - When I try to register for the Windows Hardware Developer Program, I get a message saying "Hardware Program is already in Active state". - However, when I go to Programs > Settings in Microsoft Partner Center, the Hardware Developer Program is NOT visible/available. - I have Global Admin permissions, and I’ve also tried using an account with Owner permissions — no difference, the Hardware Program is missing from the list. **My question:** - How do I get access to the Windows Hardware Developer Program if it's "Active" but not visible in the Partner Center? - Is there any way to manage or join the Hardware Program in 2025 if it's not listed? - Is there an alternative process for signing Windows drivers now? Any up-to-date guidance for 2025 would be super helpful. Any advice or escalation contacts would be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Map only local drives and default printer from clients computer when logging into 365 Desktop?
Hello, I have gone into Intune and created a new config profile and have set Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Printer Redirection \ Device and resource redirection to let the users map drives and printers that are on their laptop into Windows 365 Desktop. However, how can we set it so that: 1. The only printers that are mapped to the 365 desktops from the client's device is the clients default printer and not any network printers that are installed on the laptop. 2. The only drives it maps into 365Desktop are the clients local drives like their SSD drive, and usb drives pluged in and not any network drives that are on the laptop.
26 ноября
Здравствуйте! Хочу обратиться в службу поддержки с целью продвинуть компанию Microsoft. Дело в том, что мой друг сегодня активировал Windows, чему предшествовало огромное количество шуток на эту тему. Я создал google-форму, а точнее петицию, в которой призываю граждан любой страны утвердить 26 ноября как праздник "Активации Windows". Я бы хотел, чтобы вы рассмотрели мою идею и, как основная сторона, согласились на это, а также расширили этот опрос в больших кругах. Прикрепляю ссылку на google-формы: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrlFcap22IUJhrLBeRp4C8tAcxlGRY_AMPVqxcQJjwxPB4Tg/viewform?usp=publish-editor С уважение, Дмитрий Translation: Hello! I want to contact support in order to promote Microsoft. The thing is, my friend activated Windows today, which was preceded by a huge number of jokes about it. I created a Google form, or rather a petition, in which I urge citizens of any country to establish November 26 as "Windows Activation" Day. I would like you to consider my idea and, as the main party, agree to it, as well as help spread this survey more widely. I am attaching the link to the Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrlFcap22IUJhrLBeRp4C8tAcxlGRY_AMPVqxcQJjwxPB4Tg/viewform?usp=publish-editor Sincerely, DmitrySave the date: Windows 365 AMA - What’s new from Microsoft Ignite
Tune in on December 3 for a special Windows 365 AMA. Catch up on the latest capabilities for Windows 365 announced at Microsoft Ignite! Host Christian Montoya and members of the product team will answer your questions live and offer insights to help you configure, deploy, and manage Windows in the cloud with ease. Save the date and post your questions early at aka.ms/Windows365AMA!
