MC1411499 — ESR management completed the transition to Windows Backup for Organizations

What and whyIf your IT department relies on Enterprise State Roaming (ESR) to synchronize user settings, its management has moved. Previously, IT admins were able to access it from the Microsoft Entra portal. Starting July 1, 2026, please access the new default experience through Windows Backup for Organizations policies. Windows Backup for Organizations is the enterprise‑grade solution for backing up and restoring Windows user settings and Microsoft Store app list. It’s designed to support devi...

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