In a new Microsoft Intune tenant, you might notice that key features like Windows 11 Upgrade Readiness and Proactive Remediations are not available by default. This is often due to Windows license verification requirements, which are necessary to unlock certain advanced Endpoint Analytics capabilities.
This guide explains how to verify your Windows license, which licenses are eligible, and how to enable these features through the Microsoft Intune admin centre.
Why Is Windows License Verification Required?
Microsoft requires license verification to ensure your organisation is entitled to premium features in Endpoint Analytics, including:
- Windows 11 Upgrade Readiness Report:
Assesses device compatibility for Windows 11 upgrades. - Proactive Remediations:
Allows you to detect and fix common support issues automatically.
These tools provide valuable insights that help IT administrators proactively improve user experience and reduce support tickets.
Reference: Microsoft Endpoint Analytics Overview
Eligible Licenses for Endpoint Analytics Features
To access these premium features, your users must be assigned one of the following licenses:
๐ผ Commercial Licenses
- Windows 10 or later Enterprise E3 or E5
- Microsoft 365 F3, E3, or E5
๐ Education Licenses
- Windows 10 or later Education A3 or A5
- Microsoft 365 A3 or A5
โ๏ธ Virtual Desktop
- Windows Virtual Desktop Access E3 or E5
Without one of these eligible licenses, Endpoint Analytics features such as Upgrade Readiness and Proactive Remediations will remain unavailable, even if the device is otherwise compliant.
How to Enable Windows Data Sharing in Microsoft Intune
Once youโve confirmed that your organisation has the required licenses, follow these steps to enable Windows data sharing in Microsoft Intune:
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sign in to the Microsoft Intune Admin Centre https://intune.microsoft.com
- Navigate to: Tenant administration > Connectors and tokens > Windows data
- Enable the toggle for data sharing
- Save your changes.
Once enabled, Intune will begin collecting and analysing the necessary device data to populate reports like Upgrade Readiness and Proactive Remediations.
Benefits of Enabling License Verification and Data Sharing
By verifying your license and enabling these features, you gain access to:
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Device Health Scores | Real-time health assessments for managed endpoints |
| Upgrade Planning | Actionable readiness insights for Windows 11 migration |
| Issue Prevention | Use Proactive Remediations to fix issues before users report them |
| Performance Monitoring | Boot time analysis, app reliability, and crash diagnostics |
| Better Decision-Making | Data-driven guidance for hardware refresh and support strategies |
These insights support data-driven decisions for hardware refreshes, upgrade cycles, and end-user experience improvements.
Troubleshooting Tip
If the features still donโt appear after license assignment and data sharing enablement:
- Ensure that Windows 10/11 Enterprise is activated on client devices.
- Verify that devices are Hybrid or Azure AD joined and Intune-enrolled.
- Check that telemetry level is set to Required or higher (via policy or registry).
Conclusion
Verifying your Windows license in Microsoft Intune is a small yet essential step that unlocks high-value analytics tools designed to make your IT environment smarter and more responsive. Once verified, features like Upgrade Readiness and Proactive Remediations provide deep visibility into device health, enabling IT admins to proactively address issues before they escalate.
Make the most of your Intune investment by ensuring proper licensing and enabling Endpoint Analytics across your organisation.
