As most of us are already aware, the much-anticipated update for Windows 10, dubbed Windows 11, is officially on the horizon. This means that the current version of Windows, which has been in our lives for the past 6 years, is almost reaching its end.
Migrate Windows XP (and earlier) applications to Windows 11
Application compatibility is a top concern of IT professionals as they contemplate their Windows 11 migration plans. Many companies still have legacy XP and older ISV applications, which are critical to their lines of business but are not supported and will not run on Windows 11. Cloudpaging technology can be used to successfully migrate these applications.
Migrate in-house, custom, and bespoke apps to Windows 11
A common issue is in-house applications developed for legacy OS that no longer have the original developer or support staff to maintain mission-critical software applications. For example, many internal websites still use ActiveX controls that are not compatible with Windows 11. Numecent customers have been successful in leveraging Cloudpaging to migrate these applications to Windows 11 and extend their lifespan.
- Official Release of Windows 11: Windows 11 is the upcoming official update to Windows 10, which has been the dominant OS for the past six years, signaling the end of its lifecycle.
- Migration Challenges for Legacy Applications: IT professionals face compatibility issues migrating legacy XP and older applications to Windows 11, but technologies like Cloudpaging can facilitate this process.
- Migrating In-house and Custom Applications: Organizations with internal, custom, or bespoke applications developed for legacy OS can leverage Cloudpaging to successfully update them for Windows 11 and extend their useful life.
- Managing Dependencies and Compatibility: Cloudpaging can isolate problematic dependencies like hardcoded file paths, enabling legacy applications to run securely alongside modern Windows 11 applications.
- Preparing for Windows 11 Deployment and Legacy Compatibility: Organizations should plan application migration carefully, considering tools like Cloudpaging and platforms such as Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop to ensure seamless transition and operation.
Isolate troublesome dependencies and applications from modern Windows 11 applications.
Isolate troublesome dependencies, such as hardcoded file paths, while also providing support for services and drivers. This ensures even your most complex legacy, homegrown, in-house, and bespoke applications can be packaged and run alongside modern Windows 11 applications without compromising system security.
Lift and shift to any modern Windows desktop environment.
Cloudpaging containers can be reused across any modern Windows desktop environment, so you don’t have to repackage applications for different devices or operating systems. This enables you to lift and shift to any physical or virtual Windows desktop environment whenever you would like, including Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Amazon WorkSpaces, Citrix VDI and DaaS, VMware Horizon, and more.
Maintain ISV compliance
Meter and report on all Cloudpaged application activity, including application usage and user access. You can also automate software license policy enforcement to ensure end users do not exceed your maximum license count.
Reduce complexity for IT Administrators.
Application virtualization can be complicated for administrators who are not familiar with traditional virtualization solutions. Cloudpaging provides the highest application packaging and deployment success rate of any application container or application layering solution.
Securely Run Legacy Apps on Windows 11
Legacy applications serve business-critical functions for many enterprises. However, many of these applications have dependencies on unsupported operating systems, rendering organizations unable to successfully deploy them to Windows 11.
Discover how Cloudpaging® ensures even your most complex legacy applications, including those with 16-bit installers, can be seamlessly packaged and deployed to any modern Windows 11 desktop, VDI, or DaaS platform without sacrificing functionality or performance.
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How to Make Windows 11 Your Last True Application Migration
With Windows 10’s end of support arriving on October 14, 2025, now is the time to plan your migration. Whether you are upgrading physical machines from Windows 10 to 11, adopting cloud-hosted desktops like Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop, or establishing a hybrid desktop IT environment with a mix of physical and virtual desktops, the key to success is your applications.
