check before: 2026-02-01
Product:
Intune
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Manage individual Windows quality updates including non-Security and out of band updates. Choose which update types to automatically approve and the rollout options for those approvals.
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-08-29
updated:
2025-08-29
Public Preview Start Date
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Quality Update Management
Without proper preparation, the implementation of Windows Quality Update management policies may lead to untested updates being deployed, causing system instability and application compatibility issues.
- roles: IT Administrator, End User
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/intune-customer-success/understanding-windows-quality-updates-in-intune/ba-p/3651230, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/protect/windows-quality-updates
User Experience
Changes in update management can disrupt user workflows if updates are applied unexpectedly, leading to decreased productivity and user frustration.
- roles: End User, Help Desk Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/understanding-windows-update-for-business/, https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-manage-windows-updates-in-your-organization/
Configutation Options**
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IT Security**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you are a librarian managing a large library. Each book represents a piece of software on your company's computers. Just like books need to be updated with new editions, software needs updates to fix issues and improve performance. Microsoft Intune acts like a smart librarian for your computer systems, helping you manage these updates efficiently.
With Microsoft Intune, you can decide which types of updates to automatically approve, similar to a librarian deciding which new book editions to automatically add to the collection. Some updates are like new chapters that enhance the story, while others fix typos or errors in the text. Intune allows you to manage both types: the regular updates that improve functionality and the special updates that address urgent issues.
You can also control how these updates are rolled out, much like a librarian might choose to introduce new books gradually to avoid overwhelming the readers. This means you can decide to update a few computers at a time, ensuring everything runs smoothly without disrupting your team's work.
By using Microsoft Intune, you have a tool that helps you keep your software library current and functional, much like a librarian keeps the library's collection up-to-date and relevant for its patrons. This way, your company's computers remain secure and efficient, allowing everyone to focus on their tasks without worrying about outdated or vulnerable software.
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