[2][3] It was intended to allow enterprise administrators to provide users with an imaged version of Windows that reflects the corporate desktop.

[6][7] In April 2011, after the leak of Windows 8 build 7850,[8] some users noticed that those builds included a program called "Portable Workspace Creator", indicating it was intended to create bootable USB drives of Windows 8.

[4] Michael S. Lasky, writing for laptopmag.com, wrote "For IT departments that want to ensure that employees can safely access a corporate network, Windows To Go USB drives are incredibly convenient.

Having the ability to instantly remake any Windows PC into your own secure, personal computer is a worthwhile and productive time-saver.

Additionally, WTG requires a specific type of USB drive that many OEMs no longer support.