Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter - January 23, 2026

Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter

Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PC Newsletter

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Greetings from the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 Community Newsletter (January 23, 2026)

We are delighted to present this special combined edition of our community newsletters, bringing together insights from both the Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 communities. Our primary objective is to provide you with indispensable insights, tactics, and guidance to enhance your experience with virtual desktop infrastructure and Cloud PC solutions.

As our communities thrive and grow, we greet all our new members with a heartfelt welcome. Whether you're an experienced IT professional or just starting your journey in virtual desktop infrastructure, we encourage you to actively participate in discussions, share your expertise, and provide valuable feedback. Your input is precious to us as it allows us to improve our services and foster a supportive environment for everyone involved. Welcome aboard!

Here's this week's roundup of the latest blog posts from your favorite tech bloggers:

Azure Academy

The Break Glass Account Every Azure Admin Forgets #Azure #Security

Published: January 22, 2026 | Author: Azure Academy
The Break Glass Account Every Azure Admin Forgets #Azure #Security
In Azure Virtual Desktop, VM Disks increase your cost, impact your performance and make configurations harder, So let me show you 3 Reasons AVD Hosts Don't Need Disks anymore! 🔥Watch Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/9wvVLGZGEfE 👈 ▬▬▬▬▬ S H O P P I N G 🛒 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Book: 👉📖 https://a.co/d/05ERgjLv ...
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What Everyone Gets Wrong About AVD Hosts

Published: January 21, 2026 | Author: Azure Academy
What Everyone Gets Wrong About AVD Hosts
In Azure Virtual Desktop, VM Disks increase your cost, impact your performance and make configurations harder, So let me show you 3 Reasons AVD Hosts Don't Need Disks anymore! 🔥Watch Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/llsTG7ihWlk 👈 ▬▬▬▬▬ S H O P P I N G 🛒 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Book: 👉📖 https://a.co/d/05ERgjLv ...
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The 2 BIGGEST Problems with Entra ID Conditional Access

Published: January 20, 2026 | Author: Azure Academy
The 2 BIGGEST Problems with Entra ID Conditional Access
In Azure Virtual Desktop, VM Disks increase your cost, impact your performance and make configurations harder, So let me show you 3 Reasons AVD Hosts Don't Need Disks anymore! 🔥Watch Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/9wvVLGZGEfE 👈 ▬▬▬▬▬ S H O P P I N G 🛒 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Book: 👉📖 https://a.co/d/05ERgjLv ...
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The Problems With AVD Managed Pools #shorts

Published: January 19, 2026 | Author: Azure Academy
The Problems With AVD Managed Pools #shorts
Microsoft Shocks The World! AVD will never be the same! AVD Admins have to watch this step-by-step guide to understand the future of Azure Virtual Desktop. 🔥Watch Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/bAB_gO8GU0o 👈 ▬▬▬▬▬ S H O P P I N G 🛒 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Book: 👉📖 https://a.co/d/05ERgjLv 📖👈 SHOP: https://a...
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HTMD Community Intune Windows Modern Workplace Device Management

How to Configure AI-Enabled Features for Windows 365 Cloud PCs

Published: January 22, 2026 | Author: Vaishnav K
Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it.Subscribe to YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/AnoopCNairSCCM?sub_confirmation=1and LinkedIn page for latest updateshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/how-to-manage-devices/The postHow to Configure AI-Enabled Features for W...
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Neil McLoughlin

New FSLogix update = stability boost 🔥 #avd #fslogix #microsoft

Published: January 22, 2026 | Author: Neil McLoughlin
New FSLogix update = stability boost 🔥 #avd #fslogix #microsoft
Microsoft just released a new FSLogix version — and this one is different. No new features… just bug fixes and stability improvements ✅ I’ve already seen customers with long-running FSLogix issues reporting that things are finally fixed after upgrading. If you run Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), I...
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Prajwal Desai

Fix Windows App Authentication Error 0x80080005 for AVD & W365

Published: January 21, 2026 | Author: Prajwal Desai
In this post, I will explain how to resolve Windows App authentication error 0x80080005 for AVD and Windows 365 and demonstrate...
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Duo Infernale – Blog

Azure Virtual Desktop: Now Available in Your Region

Published: January 21, 2026 | Author: Michele Blum
Azure Virtual Desktop: Now Available in Your Region
Microsoft announced regional host pools for Azure Virtual Desktop (short AVD). This feature reduces cross‑region dependencies, limits the blast radius of service or database issues to a single Azure region, and gives you greater control over where host pool metadata lives. Regional host pools are...
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ITProCloud Blog

OneDrive Clean-Up for Azure Virtual Desktop

Published: January 20, 2026
Running OneDrive with Azure Virtual Desktop is a common scenario and enables users to work in a modern way with Teams and SharePoint. If FSLogix is used, there is a challenge in combination with OneDrive: Users can download OneDrive files to the host, and the data are stored in the profile. The p...
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CountrySwitch - First Logon Experience and language selector and an app starter for remote apps on network paths for AVD

Published: January 20, 2026
First Logon Experience and language selector and an app starter for remote apps on network pathsDownload the latest release from 01/21/2026Select the language (users)In some environments, customers are running Azure on Windows 10/11 with multiple language packs installed. After the first login, u...
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As we conclude this combined edition of the AVD and Windows 365 Community Newsletter, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and active engagement across both communities. Your contributions, insights, and enthusiasm play a vital role in maintaining our communities' vibrancy, inclusivity, and forward-thinking spirit.

We wish you all a fantastic summer! Please stay connected with us through social media channels and join the ongoing conversations on both the AVD Community forums and Windows 365 discussions. We look forward to your participation in upcoming events, webinars, and workshops. Let's continue cultivating a thriving ecosystem that drives innovation and success in the virtual desktop and Cloud PC industry.

Until we meet again, stay curious, informed, and connected.

Thanks for reading! See you next week with more updates.

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