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Fixing RDP authentication issues that KB5074109 causes with the Windows App on Windows 11
This issue affected a couple of my clients, and some of them asked if I would write a blog on how this can now be resolved, so here is my first “out-of-band” blog! Microsoft released KB5077744 that resolves this issue. However, currently it is not available on any of the update platforms and needs to Continue reading
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Windows Cloud IO Protection is now in Public Preview!
Accessing Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop resources is from a client device already has features in place that ensure the session is secure. Encrypted sessions and MFA help prevent attacks like man-in-the-middle. However, what if there is already something on the client device that already introduces a threat like key logging? That is where Continue reading
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A New Year’s Surprise!
Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! I received a wonderful New Year’s surprise! I was incredibly honored to have been awarded Microsoft MVP in Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Thank you to the community, those who attended my sessions at conferences or read my blog, thank you for Continue reading
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Windows 365 Cloud Apps, NOW IN GA!
Finally, a feature that has been available with Azure Virtual Desktop comes to Windows 365! Windows 365 Cloud Apps gives you the ability to give your end users secure access to certain apps that are hosted on a Cloud PC without having a Cloud PC for each user. Users who have a Windows 365 Frontline Continue reading
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Upgrading Windows 365 Cloud PCs from Windows 10 to Windows 11 with Intune
It’s September 1st, and we are inching closer to the day that Windows 10 goes end of life. It’s not just physical devices that we need to be concerned about. If you have Windows 365 Cloud PC’s provisioned for your end users, they will need to be upgraded as well or they will be left Continue reading
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Windows 365 Switch
Windows 365 Switch is a cool feature that comes in Windows 11 that allows users to navigate between their local Windows instance and their Windows 365 Cloud PC using Task View. With Task View, they can “switch” between their local computer and their cloud PC. You will need to be using the Windows App to Continue reading
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Windows 365 Boot
With Windows 365 Boot, administrators can configure devices that will prevent users from signing into the physical device, but instead, sign in directly to their Windows 365 Cloud PC. Windows 365 Boot comes in two flavors: Not all Windows 365 authentication features are available in both modes. The following table shows authentication features available with Continue reading
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Windows 365 Frontline
As the need for having user desktops in the cloud evolves, ways to provide a Windows desktop to end users must evolve as well. Providing a cloud PC per user may not be cost effective for some organizations. However, with Windows 365 Frontline, organizations can provide a cloud PC that can be shared with different Continue reading
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Multiple personal desktop assignment, now in GA!
Earlier this month, Microsoft announced the capability in Azure Virtual Desktop where you can assign multiple personal desktops to a user in a host pool is now generally available! As we all knew, we could only assign one personal desktop per user in a host pool. If users needed access to different personal desktops, they Continue reading
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Device Redirection Defaults have changed for AVD Host Pools
Just a quick blog to let everyone know about the changes to device redirection settings for AVD host pools! Starting on 4/28/2025, redirections for clipboard, local drive, USB devices, and printers will now be disabled by default in the host pool’s “RDP Properties” if the pool is created after the mentioned date. There will be Continue reading
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