Windows Autopatch
The latest Windows Autopatch coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Will Turn On Hotpatch by Default in Windows Autopatch Next Year — Are Your Devices Ready?
Microsoft will begin enabling hotpatch updates by default for all eligible Windows endpoints managed by its Autopatch service starting in May 2026, according to a new advisory. The shift means that...
Microsoft Tightens Secure Boot, Revamps Autopatch in Critical June 2026 Windows Update Push
The June 2026 Patch Tuesday brought more than routine fixes—it marked a decisive moment for Windows security infrastructure as Microsoft began enforcing new Secure Boot certificate requirements...
Intune becomes mandatory for Windows Update for Business policies in June 2026
Microsoft has issued its May 2026 Windows servicing recap, delivering a clear heads-up to IT administrators: June will be dominated by three major shifts. A mandatory Secure Boot certificate rollover...
Windows 11 Hotpatch Cuts Reboots by 66%—Requires VBS, Secure Boot, and Intune
Microsoft is rolling out hotpatching for Windows 11 devices managed through Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopatch, but not every machine qualifies — and it won't eliminate all reboots. The...
Windows Autopatch Gains Secure Boot Readiness Report for IT Fleet Visibility
Microsoft has equipped Windows Autopatch with a new Secure Boot readiness report, a move that significantly sharpens how IT administrators assess their device fleet's ability to support Secure Boot...
Windows Autopatch adds Secure Boot status report with certificate health alerts
Microsoft has shipped a significant enhancement to Windows Autopatch, delivering a new Secure Boot status report that gives Intune administrators device-level insight into certificate readiness,...
EU Windows Autopatch bug forced driver updates past admin approval locks
Microsoft has resolved a bug in Windows Autopatch that improperly bypassed manual driver approval policies for Windows 11 devices located in the European Union. The flaw caused a subset of...
Microsoft Autopatch Fix Stops Unauthorized EU Driver Updates on Windows 11
Microsoft has quietly patched a Windows Autopatch service anomaly that was erroneously deploying restricted or optional driver updates to a limited subset of managed Windows 11 endpoints in the...
Microsoft Intune Shifts to Policy-First Windows Updates: What IT Admins Need to Know
Microsoft is fundamentally changing how Intune manages Windows updates, moving from a package-delivery system to a policy-driven compliance model. The new approach delegates actual patch delivery to...
Microsoft's Policy-Driven Windows Update: How Intune and Autopatch Transform Enterprise Management
Microsoft is fundamentally changing how IT administrators approach Windows updates, shifting from a package-pushing model to a behavior-shaping paradigm. This transformation centers on policy-driven...
Windows 11 March 2026 Update Pivots to Quality Over New Features
Microsoft's March 2026 Windows 11 update cycle represents a fundamental shift in how the company approaches operating system maintenance. The company has moved decisively away from marketing monthly...
RRAS zero-reboot hotpatch lands March 13 for Server 2022 and 2025 RCE bugs
Microsoft released an out-of-band hotpatch on March 13, 2026 addressing critical vulnerabilities in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) management tool. This security update...