Cloud PC Display Name Vs. Computer Name
I have seen a bit of confusion between Windows 365 Cloud PC Display Name Vs. Computer Name. I thought to create a quick discussion thread on this topic so that it can help the IT Community if there is any confusion at all. I have noticed different methods to change the Display names of Cloud PCs. Both the end-users and admins can change the display name of the Cloud PC. Even there are Graph API options to perform this action. The following is the Display Name of the Windows 365 Cloud PC, and end-users (w365 client portal) and admins can change this. This display name won't appear in any management tools such as Azure AD, Active Directory, Intune, SCCM, etc. (if I'm not wrong). The Windows 365 Business admin portal allows you to change the Display Name of the Cloud PC from the admin side. The Windows 365 Cloud PC computer name is another property that is part of the core operating system, such as Windows 10 or Windows 11. The computer name is a device property that Azure AD, MEM Intune, and third-party applications use as one of the primary identifiers of a Windows device. You can use the standard "Windows" methods to change the computer name of the Cloud PC, but I don't think this is supported for the Cloud PC scenario (am I wrong with this assumption?). So, I don't recommend renaming the computer name property of Cloud PCs for whatever reason. I have tested renaming the computer name of the Cloud PC, and it worked fine. I could still log in to Cloud PC. The name change got reflected in the management tools such as Intune and Azure AD. You have options to Export Windows 365 Cloud PC Names. I don't see any supported method to remotely change (mainly for the enterprise version of Cloud PC) the computer name of the Cloud PC from MEM Intune. The Cloud PC remote actions on the MEM admin center portal are different from remote actions for other devices. Thanks for the comments/confirmation from MS!
Streamlining PDF and Image workflows on Cloud PCs without installing local software.
Hello everyone, I’ve been exploring ways to optimize document workflows within the Windows 365 environment, especially for tasks that usually require heavy desktop software like PDF editing or financial modeling. To solve this, I’ve been developing and using a suite of browser-based utilities at https://pdfcraftor.com/ I'm curious to know what other lightweight or web-based tools you all are using to keep your Windows 365 setup clutter-free? Would love to get some feedback on this approach!Incident critique : Edge Sync “Uninitialized”, appareils disparus, identité WAM/MSAL corrompue
Bonjour, Je rencontre un incident critique affectant directement mon identité Microsoft (MSA). Il ne s’agit pas d’un problème local mais d’un dysfonctionnement côté serveur. Voici les éléments techniques constatés : - Le conteneur Edge Sync de mon compte est en état “Uninitialized”. - Tous mes appareils ont disparu de mon compte Microsoft (Device Registration cassé). - Les services d’identité WAM / MSAL / OneAuth ne se réinitialisent plus correctement. - Impossible de créer de nouveaux passkeys ou d’utiliser les services dépendants de l’identité cloud. On dirait que ça nécéssite une intervention côté serveur : réinitialisation des identités WAM/MSAL, du conteneur Edge Sync, et du Device Registration. Je reste à l'écoute de toute aide en vous remerciant par avance.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.
