Microsoft announces Windows Backup for Organizations

Exciting news: Windows Backup for Organizations is now in limited public preview!

Have you ever wanted the ability to back up your organization's Windows 10 or Windows 11 settings and restore them on a Microsoft Entra joined device? With Windows 10 reaching its end of support on October 14, 2025 (excluding certain LTSC editions), this new feature can simplify your transition to Windows 11. Whether you're planning a large-scale upgrade or simply looking to enhance your organization's device continuity strategy, this capability helps reduce migration overhead, minimize user disruption, and strengthen device resilience against incidents.

Here's what you need to know about the limited public preview of Windows Backup for Organizations.

Key benefits of Windows Backup for Organizations​

First announced at Microsoft Ignite in November 2024, Windows Backup for Organizations offers:

• Reduced troubleshooting: Easily reset devices with confidence that users can quickly recover and return to their previous settings.
• Seamless experience: Smoothly transition from Windows 10 devices to Windows 11 devices thanks to saved backups.
• Enhanced productivity: Minimize downtime and maximize user productivity by restoring user settings to their preferred and familiar PC preferences.

Over time, many of your peers have moved toward reducing troubleshooting time before resetting devices. There's an overall greater emphasis on "mean time to productivity." With Windows Backup for Organizations, get your users up and running as quickly as possible with their familiar Windows settings already in place. It doesn't matter if they're experiencing a device reimage or reset.

Eligibility for the limited public preview​

Determine if you're eligible for Windows Backup for Organizations only to back up settings or also to restore them.

To use the backup functionality, devices are minimally required to be:

• Microsoft Entra hybrid joined or Microsoft Entra joined
• Running a current supported version of either Windows 10 or Windows 11

To take full advantage of the feature and also restore settings on new or reimaged Windows devices, check that you have:

• Windows 11, version 22H2 and later
• Microsoft Entra joined devices
• An active Microsoft Intune test tenant (required for this preview)
• Microsoft Intune service administrator permissions

You also need to be part of Microsoft Management Customer Connection Program (CCP). If you're not a current member, please opt in through this form: aka.ms/JoinMMCCP.

What's next?​

Prepare for the upcoming Windows 10 end of support date on October 14, 2025!

Try out Windows Backup for Organizations during the limited public preview. Simply fill in this form to nominate your organization for the program. If selected, you'll receive further steps from our team.

Note: While with Windows Backup for Organizations you can easily move to Windows 11 with your settings already in place, there are circumstances that could prevent you from replacing Windows 10 devices before the end of support. Consider your options in Plan for Windows 10 EOS with Windows 11, Windows 365, and ESU. To learn more about Extended Security Updates (ESU), please visit When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates.

This is just the beginning. As we continue to evolve this experience, more enhancements are on the horizon—ensuring your organization is always ready for what's next. Your feedback is invaluable as we shape the future of Windows Backup for Organizations and roll out exciting new features. Thank you for partnering with us to make Windows even better!