Windows's tech stack
What does Windows use?
Windows (windows.net) uses at least 4 tools we can see from public records, including Microsoft Azure for hosting and D-Trust for security. Last checked .
- Tools found
- 4
- Categories
- 3
- Layers
- 3 of 5
- Last checked
- Oct 2026
Windows's stack, layer by layer
Each tool links to the other companies we've found using it. The label says what kind of public trace gave it away.
Edge & Hosting
1 tool, where the bytes are served from
Hosting & Cloud
Go-to-market
2 tools, how they find and keep customers
Company Ops
1 tool, what the team runs on day to day
Security & Compliance
Windows tech stack FAQ
What tools does Windows use?
As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 4 tools at Windows (windows.net) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Microsoft Azure. Company Ops: D-Trust. Last checked October 7, 2026.
What cloud does Windows run on?
Windows uses Microsoft Azure for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft Azure through DNS records that point at Microsoft Azure and a subdomain. Microsoft Azure is used by 45,322 companies runsonwhat tracks.
Does Windows use D-Trust?
Yes. runsonwhat found D-Trust at Windows through a DNS verification record for D-Trust. D-Trust is a Security & Compliance tool used by 723 companies runsonwhat tracks.
How does runsonwhat know what Windows uses?
runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 4 tools at Windows, 3 were found through DNS records, 1 through code on windows.net. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and windows.net about monthly.
We read public traces only: DNS and email records, certificate logs, website code and published subprocessor lists. A tool is listed when a direct record backs it up, and dropped when a recheck no longer finds it. Is this your company? See how to opt out.