Microsoft Windows 365 Switch Is Available in Public Preview Now! - MiniTool

The Microsoft Windows 365 Switch public preview version is now available to enable seamless switching between local computers and cloud computers! This article will explain the functions, acquisition methods and usage methods of Windows 365 Switch in detail.

Microsoft released the Windows 11 22621.2191 and 22631.2191 versions this week, and also announced that the Windows 365 Switch public preview version was officially launched. This feature allows Windows 11 users to easily switch between a Windows 365 cloud computer and a local desktop. Microsoft describes Windows 365 Switch in its blog post as follows:

“Windows 365 Switch allows users to easily switch between a Windows 365 cloud computer and a local desktop using familiar keyboard shortcuts, mouse clicks or swipes. With the Task View feature, Windows 365 Switch provides a seamless experience for Windows 11.”

In short, you can switch freely between a computer or laptop with Windows 11 installed and a complete Windows system in the cloud at any time.

Get and use Windows 365 Switch

Using Windows 365 Switch requires the following conditions:

• Windows 11-based terminal devices (Windows 11 Professional and Enterprise Editions)
• Join the Windows Insider Program (Beta Channel)
• Windows 365 Cloud Computer License

### Step 1: Join the Windows Insider Program Beta Channel on your cloud computer

1. Press the Windows I key to open the settings . Go to Windows Update > Windows Insider Program .

2. Click Start to start the registration process. Then, log in with your Microsoft account and click Continue .

3. Choose your Insider Program channel and it is recommended to choose the Beta channel because it is more stable. Then, click Continue . In the Beta channel, you need to use Build 22631.2129 or later.

4. Click Restart Now . After restarting, go to Windows Update and click Check for updates . Then, download and install the latest update.

Step 2: Join the Windows Insider Beta Channel on your local device

Follow the same instructions in step 1 to operate your local device.

Step 3: Install Windows 365 app

1. Open the Microsoft Store and search for Windows 365 .

2. Click Install .

Step 4: Get started with Windows 365 applications

1. Launch your Windows 365 application.

2. For new Windows 365 users, the first run experience will be performed through a new way to connect to Windows 365. For existing Windows 365 users, once they get the correct Insider preview version from the Beta channel, they can start using the Windows 365 app.

3. You can then enable the Switch feature from the Windows 11 taskbar to open the task view.

Known Windows 365 Switch issues

The following are known Windows 365 Switch application issues:

• Currently, Windows 365 Switch only supports one cloud computer that supports Switch. Users cannot select the cloud computer they want to log in to.
• Cloud computers do not support certain gestures, such as three-finger gestures for changing applications or four-finger gestures for bringing up a task view and displaying a desktop.
• Cloud computers lack hardware components, such as Bluetooth adapters. Users cannot make changes through cloud computer settings apps or quick settings.
• If you use the Reconnect option in the Disconnect Message dialog box, Reconnect may not work as expected or may render the cloud computer session unusable.
• You may see extra buttons in your cloud computer session, or some buttons may be missing. For example, the Local Desktop button may not appear in the Task View.

Conclusion

The above is all the information about the Windows 365 Switch application. Since the official version has not been released yet, the application is currently unstable. If you want to try it, you can follow the above guide.

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