Neowin News Feed for: Intune

Microsoft gives IT admins new kill switch for pre-installed Windows 11 apps

Usama Jawad — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:56:02 +0000

Microsoft expands Windows 11 policy that lets IT admins dynamically remove preinstalled apps, adding broader control and rollout via a recent update. Read more...

Microsoft encourages IT admins to use Intune and "shape how Windows Update behaves"

Usama Jawad — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:46:01 +0000

Microsoft pushes IT admins to manage Windows Update via Intune, replacing SCCM with policy-driven control. Read more...

Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Intune for IT admins in March 2026

Usama Jawad — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:36:01 +0000

From smarter alerts to tighter control across Windows, iOS, and macOS, Microsoft expands Intune in ways IT admins shouldn't ignore. Read more...

OneNote for iOS adds local backups: Recover your notes without IT support

Paul Hill — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:32:02 +0000

Microsoft enables auto-backups for OneNote on iOS this March. Recover deleted notes via PC, no IT help required. Is your Intune policy ready? Read more...

IT admins can now check the status of Secure Boot in Windows devices across their firm

Usama Jawad — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:36:01 +0000

Microsoft is making it easier for IT admins to monitor the status of Secure Boot on Windows devices across their organization. Read more...

Microsoft begins blocking work email access for unprepared Intune users

Paul Hill — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:50:01 +0000

A new hard deadline for Intune security requirements means your work apps could fail to launch today if you haven't updated to the latest versions. Read more...

Microsoft announces major change for Configuration Manager

Usama Jawad — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:52:01 +0000

Configuration Manager is still used in many enterprise environments, but Microsoft has now communicated a major change that IT admins will want to know about. Read more...

Microsoft shares full list of new Windows 11 25H2 settings for office PCs

Sayan Sen — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:52:01 +0000

Microsoft has shared the full list of the new Windows 11 25H2 settings for office PCs that can be deployed via Intune. Read more...

Cloud Apps are now publicly available in Windows 365

Usama Jawad — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:16:02 +0000

Microsoft is making it much easier for customers to deliver dedicated Cloud Apps to workers, rather than provisioning full desktop PCs. Read more...

Official Microsoft Windows 10 to 11 Backup app is getting Intune support for everyone soon

Sayan Sen — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:10:01 +0000

Microsoft shared some more details regarding the availability of the Windows Backup for Organizations app. Read more...

Microsoft improving Windows 11 update download and install management in 2026 for office PCs

Sayan Sen — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:34:01 +0000

Come 2026, Microsoft is working on improving Windows updates management on office PCs with some upgrades to their policies. Read more...

Windows 11 can now automatically install updates for some customers during OOBE

Usama Jawad — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:22:01 +0000

Your Windows 11 device may automatically install certain updates during the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE), if your IT admin has configured it to do so. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows Autopatch is the safest way to upgrade enterprise PCs to Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has pitched Windows Autopatch as the fastest and safest way for commercial Windows 10 PCs to update to Windows 11. Read more...

Microsoft explains how organizations can use Intune to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has outlined the steps that IT admins can leverage to upgrade their organization to Windows 11 using Intune in a "cloud-native" management solution. Read more...

Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Intune in July 2025

Usama Jawad — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has recapped all the features that it added to its endpoint management solution, Intune, in July 2025 to make the lives of IT admins easier. Read more...

Microsoft Security Copilot arrives in Surface Management Portal, supercharging IT pros

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has launched Security Copilot for Surface Management Portal, making it easier to gain insights and act on them. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Intune is broken right now

Usama Jawad — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:16:01 +0000

Microsoft Intune is broken right now and might cause headaches for IT admins if they attempt to update their security baseline profiles. Read more...

Microsoft shares Windows 10 ESU key guide for office PCs that don't support Windows 11

Sayan Sen — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:08:02 +0000

Microsoft has shared a guide so that Windows 10 office PCs, that can not upgrade to Windows 11, can use ESU to extend their support period. Read more...

Windows 11 updates will no longer require a restart by default on office PCs

Sayan Sen — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:56:01 +0000

Microsoft is making a new Windows Update feature default for office PCs which means such quality updates will no longer restart. Read more...

Admins find Windows 11 24H2 PowerShell AppLocker/WDAC script enforcement broken for months

Sayan Sen — Mon, 05 May 2025 21:16:01 +0000

For several months now, IT admins and sysadmins have been dealing with broken AppLocker and WDAC PowerShell enforcement on WIndows 11 24H2. Read more...

Microsoft admits Windows 11 is offered to ineligible devices

Taras Buria — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:14:01 +0000

It happened before, and it is happening again: Microsoft is offering Windows 11 to ineligible devices, causing confusion among users and IT admins. Read more...

Microsoft shares detailed guide for admins on how to fix Windows 11/10 feature update issues

Sayan Sen — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has published a detailed step-by-step guide for IT admins and system admins on how to troubleshoot feature update problems on Windows 11 and 10. Read more...

Microsoft bolsters security for personal devices on corporate networks

Paul Hill — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:54:01 +0000

Microsoft is introducing new controls for admins to boost the security of personal devices connecting to corporate networks. Read more...

Windows Subsystem for Linux gets Intune compliance and Entra ID integration

Taras Buria — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:31:47 +0000

Microsoft announced new improvements for Windows Subsystem for Linux, such as Intune device compliance and Microsoft Entra ID integration. Read more...

Microsoft Intune now allows organizations to disable Apple Intelligence features

Pradeep Viswanathan — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:24:01 +0000

Microsoft Intune now offers IT admins control over Apple Intelligence features on Apple devices running the latest operating systems. Read more...

Microsoft delays plans to install cumulative Windows updates during OOBE on MDM devices

Taras Buria — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has reversed its plans to install cumulative updates during the initial setup for certain Windows PCs. Read more...

Microsoft explains why it'll push Windows 11 Patches right at the initial Setup on Intune

Sayan Sen — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced it will soon push Windows 11 Patches during the initial setup experience on Intune devices. Read more...

Microsoft gears up for iOS 18 launch with Intune updates and many new features

Paul Hill — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:54:02 +0000

As Apple prepares to release iOS 18, Microsoft enhances Intune to support new features and settings, ensuring smoother management for organizations on launch day. Read more...

Microsoft will launch a public preview of Copilot in Intune on April 1

John Callaham — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed it will begin a public preview of Copilot in Intune starting on April 1. It will give admins faster troubleshooting for issues with signing into devices, including Cloud PCs. Read more...

Microsoft publishes lengthy yet helpful guide on how to setup Windows LAPS via Intune

Sayan Sen — Mon, 01 May 2023 06:36:01 +0000

Nearly a month ago, Microsoft announced that Windows LAPS would be a built-in service. Since details were low then, the company, earlier today, has shared a guide on how to properly configure it. Read more...

Microsoft is changing Configuration Manager release cadence to "better align" with Windows

Usama Jawad — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:34:02 +0000

Microsoft has announced a significant change to the release cadence of Configuration Manager. The Intune product will now receive two updates per year instead of three, to closer align with Windows. Read more...

Microsoft announces new Windows Autopatch alerts and functionalities for IT admins

Usama Jawad — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:00:01 +0000

Windows Autopatch is a useful service that IT admins can leverage to better manage their Windows environments. Microsoft has now announced new functionalities and alerts for the mechanism. Read more...

Microsoft quietly made AppLocker deployment easier across Windows 11 and some Windows 10s

Sayan Sen — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:54:01 +0000

Microsoft has made the life of system admins and IT admins a bit easier. The company recently announced that it had quietly made welcome changes to the way the AppLocker app control policies worked. Read more...

Enterprise users can now securely save files to OneDrive in Microsoft Edge mobile app

Fiza Ali — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:06:01 +0000

With Microsoft's latest update to its Edge mobile app, version 111, you can now save, access, and share files without compromising security and putting enterprise data at risk of being abused. Read more...

New Microsoft Intune Suite launches to help teams improve their endpoint security

Paul Hill — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:12:02 +0000

A new Microsoft Intune Suite has launched today with the aim of helping security teams bolster endpoint security. Microsoft says the solution will help businesses to reduce their security costs. Read more...

Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Teams in January 2023

Usama Jawad — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:45:37 +0000

Microsoft has shared the changelog of all the features it added to Teams in January 2023. Notable additions include a paginated view for galleries and improved integration with Meta Workplace Live. Read more...

Microsoft is making it easier for enterprise customers to manage Win32 apps

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:44:02 +0000

Microsoft is making major improvements to the Win32 app supersedence process, allowing IT admins to manage their organization's Win32 apps in a more streamlined manner through Intune. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Bugs, Windows 11's next "Moment", and an alternate File Explorer

Usama Jawad — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 18:16:01 +0000

This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is filled to the brim with news about tons of new Windows bugs (and fixes), a bunch of Patch Tuesday updates, and improvements to a competent file manager. Read more...

IT admins can now configure expedited quality and feature Windows updates via Intune

Usama Jawad — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 06:56:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new enterprise solution that enables IT admins to configure how quickly Windows feature updates and quality updates are delivered to customers across an organization. Read more...

Microsoft is working on expedited Windows updates for commercial customers

Usama Jawad — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has implemented a public preview of a mechanism that allows Windows Update for Business customers to expedite the rollout of security updates. It's coming soon for non-security updates too. Read more...