Microsoft has expanded its first sign-in restore experience within Windows Backup for Organizations to let enterprise users restore personal settings and their Microsoft Store app lists when signing into a new or reimaged Windows 11 device. The update extends support beyond Microsoft Entra-joined devices to hybrid-managed environments, multi-user devices, and Windows 365 Cloud PCs and will be available with Windows updates released February 24, 2026 or later. #MicrosoftEntra #WindowsBackupForOrganizations
Keypoints
- First sign-in restore lets users restore Windows settings and Microsoft Store app lists when they sign into a new or reimaged Windows 11 device.
- The feature supports Microsoft Entra ID accounts and is now extended to hybrid-managed environments, multi-user devices, and Windows 365 Cloud PCs.
- IT administrators manage the experience through existing Windows Backup for Organizations policies using Microsoft Intune or Group Policy.
- Users who skip the restore option during initial setup will not be prompted again.
- General availability begins for devices with Windows updates released February 24, 2026 or later, helping simplify migrations and hardware refreshes.