how do i include windows preferences (like background image) with Enterprise State Roaming?

Question

I would like Enterprise State Roaming to sync visual settings like light/dark mode, screen background, font size, etc. how can this be done? I have enabled Enterprise State Roaming for all users, but users see the default windows background and other settings when logging into a new Windows device.

Answer 1

Hi Matt,

Thanks for your post. Please understand that the preferences only include accessibility passwords, language, and other Windows settings. If you turn on Other Windows settings, Windows also syncs some device settings (for things like printers and mouse options), File Explorer settings, and notification preferences.

Reference: About Windows backup and sync settings - Microsoft Support

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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Answer 2

Assuming the Enterprise State Roaming behaves similarly to Remember Windows Settings (I have not found any documentation to confirm this), then I have not successfully gotten any of it to work using AAD and Intune. Onedrive works fine, but no windows settings sync.

I have found several repeating errors using event viewer. Searching the net I find that these have to do with AAD VMs and/or hybrid AD/AAD environments. I have neither. Here is a log excerpt:

Information 10/8/2024 10:06:11 AM AAD 1241 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 9:59:01 AM AAD 1104 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 9:59:01 AM AAD 1025 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 9:59:01 AM AAD 1104 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 9:59:01 AM AAD 1025 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 9:58:30 AM AAD 1104 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 9:58:30 AM AAD 1025 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 9:58:30 AM AAD 1104 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 9:58:30 AM AAD 1025 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Information 10/8/2024 6:06:08 AM AAD 1241 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 4:40:07 AM AAD 1104 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 4:40:07 AM AAD 1025 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 4:40:07 AM AAD 1104 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Error 10/8/2024 4:40:07 AM AAD 1025 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

Information 10/8/2024 2:06:05 AM AAD 1241 AadCloudAPPlugin Operation

I hope someone has answers for me. I'm glad to supply any other info that might be helpful, thanks! Matt

Below is a list from Microsoft describing what should sync using Windows Backup:

When you use Windows Backup, it syncs a variety of settings across your devices. Here’s a detailed list of what gets backed up:

OneDrive Folder Syncing:

• Files and Folders: Syncs your Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Videos, and Music folders to OneDrive.

Remember My Apps:

  - **Installed Apps**: Keeps track of the apps you have installed and helps restore them from the Microsoft Store on new devices.
  
  **Remember My Preferences**:
  
     - **Passwords**: Syncs your saved passwords for apps, websites, and networks.
     
        - **Language Preferences**: Syncs your preferred language settings.
        
           - **[Other Windows Settings](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/about-windows-backup-and-sync-settings-deebcba2-5bc0-4e63-279a-329926955708)**[: Includes accessibility options, device settings (like printers and mouse options), File Explorer settings, and notification preferences](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/about-windows-backup-and-sync-settings-deebcba2-5bc0-4e63-279a-329926955708)[1](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/about-windows-backup-and-sync-settings-deebcba2-5bc0-4e63-279a-329926955708)[2](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/back-up-your-windows-pc-87a81f8a-78fa-456e-b521-ac0560e32338).
           
           **Wi-Fi Information**:
           
              - **Network Names and Passwords**: Syncs your Wi-Fi network names and passwords.
              
              **Personalization Settings**:
              
                 - **[Themes and Wallpapers](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/back-up-your-windows-pc-87a81f8a-78fa-456e-b521-ac0560e32338)**[: Syncs your desktop background, themes, and other personalization settings](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/back-up-your-windows-pc-87a81f8a-78fa-456e-b521-ac0560e32338)[2](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/back-up-your-windows-pc-87a81f8a-78fa-456e-b521-ac0560e32338).
                 

These settings ensure a seamless experience across all your Windows devices linked to the same Microsoft account. If you have any specific settings you’re curious about, feel free to ask!

1: Microsoft Support - About Windows backup and sync settings 2: Microsoft Support - Back up your Windows PC