MC1310358 – M365 Change Digest

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Power Automate will let users schedule desktop flows directly, without needing a cloud flow; feature enters public preview on May 31, 2026.

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We are announcing the ability to schedule desktop flows directly in Power Automate without requiring a cloud flow as an intermediary trigger. This feature will reach public preview on May 31, 2026.

How does this affect me?
This feature introduces a streamlined scheduling experience in Power Automate.

Key capabilities include:

Users can create schedules directly for desktop flows without needing a cloud flow as an intermediary trigger.
A new “Schedules” area provides a complete overview of:
- The desktop flows each schedule runs.
- The machines or machine groups assigned for execution.
- Upcoming active runs.
Schedules can directly select the machine or machine group responsible for running the flow.
Elimination of cloud flow dependencies, simplifying the scheduling process.

What action do I need to take?
This message is for awareness, and no action is required.

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