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Windows 11 Quietly Mandates Enterprise File Sync for Offline Files
Episode 73 of The Windows Podcast explores how Windows 11 is quietly deprecating the classic Offline Files feature in favor of cloud-based file sync solutions like OneDrive Files On-Demand and Azure File Sync. Lucas explains the timeline: Offline Files is still supported but will enter a 'maintenance-only' phase starting with the Windows 11 2025 update, driving enterprises to migrate before 2028. Luna brings data from a recent survey showing 45% of enterprises still rely on Offline Files for branch offices or disconnected scenarios. Together they examine the migration paths, from Group Policy…
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