Windows 11 Enterprise
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Overview
Windows is your platform for AI
- Boost productivity with a modern, intuitive Windows experience, powered by enhanced system performance and AI capabilities on Copilot+ PCs.
- Use the Copilot key on your Windows 11 device to access or voice chat easily with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Monitor and manage AI agents directly in Windows—including the taskbar and Start menu.
- Quickly retrieve files with AI actions in File Explorer and improved Windows search on Copilot+ PCs. Use the agent in Settings to find and change settings easily while staying in your flow.
- Empower users with a range of accessibility features in Windows 11, including live captions, focus assist, and fluid dictation.
- Help secure your data and devices while safeguarding your teams with cloud-native endpoint management and built-in Zero Trust protection.
Features
Designed for secure, flexible work
Automate Windows and Microsoft 365 updates
Help make sure deployment of updates and patches is timely, safe, and efficient with Windows Autopatch.
Help keep organizations secure and employees productive
Apply critical security updates instantly without forcing reboot disruptions with hotpatch for Windows client.
Move to Universal Print
Eliminate print servers and manage your printers from the cloud. Print securely from anywhere when connected to the internet and authenticated with Microsoft Entra ID.
Build your foundation for resilient Windows endpoints
Prevent, prepare for, and recover from Windows downtime.
Get the most secure Windows yet
Discover the multiple layers of security in Windows 11, with more features enabled by default right out of the box.
Forget about passwords
Use convenient, secure multifactor authentication. Raise the security bar even higher for biometric sign-in with Enhanced Sign-in Security.
Plans
Windows 11 Enterprise plans
Windows 11 Enterprise is part of Microsoft 365 Enterprise, which provides productivity and collaboration apps, device management, and security services.
Windows Enterprise E3
For large and medium-sized organizations with advanced security and comprehensive management needs.
Windows 11 Enterprise E3 upgrades Windows 11 Pro and adds:
- A broad range of options for operating system deployment and update control.
- Comprehensive device and app management.
- Serverless print management with Universal Print.
- Advanced protection against modern cyberthreats.
- Automatic Windows and Microsoft 365 updates with Windows Autopatch.
Licensed per user, including for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 instances.
Windows Enterprise E5
For organizations that want to take advantage of a holistic, cloud-delivered endpoint security solution.
Windows 11 Enterprise E5 upgrades Windows 11 Enterprise E3 and adds:
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, a complete endpoint security solution.
Licensed per user.
Windows Enterprise E3 in Microsoft 365 F3
Windows 11 Enterprise E3, included in Microsoft 365 F3 subscriptions, includes:
- A broad range of options for operating system deployment and update control.
- Comprehensive device and app management.
- Serverless print management with Universal Print.
- Advanced protection against modern cyberthreats.
Licensed per user, including for cloud management and virtualization.
Your Windows in the cloud
Combine the power and security of the cloud with the versatility and simplicity of the PC.
Customer stories
See how organizations use Windows 11
Next steps
Get started with Windows 11 Enterprise
Windows 11 Enterprise is part of Microsoft 365 Enterprise, providing productivity and collaboration apps, device management, and security services.
- [1]Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and Windows 11 Enterprise E3, included with Microsoft 365 F3, do not include the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Windows Enterprise Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC), or Windows Autopatch.
- [2]The Total Economic Impact™ Of Windows 11 Enterprise: Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled By Windows 11 Enterprise, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting for Microsoft, February 2024.
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