check before: 2025-06-23
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Intune, Microsoft 365 admin center, Windows, Windows Autopatch
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Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Summary:
Starting June 23, 2025, the Hotpatch setting will be enabled by default in new Quality Update policies for devices that meet the prerequisites. Existing policies remain unchanged. Devices must run Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2 or later and be managed by Microsoft Intune. No immediate action is required.
Details:
Starting June 23, 2025, the Hotpatch setting will be enabled by default in Quality Update policies. This update applies to devices that meet the Hotpatch prerequisites. Specifically, the "When available, apply without restarting the device (Hotpatch)" option will be set to "Allow." To learn more about the Hotpatch setting, visit Hotpatch updates | Microsoft Learn.
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2025-06-06
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2025-06-06
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summary for non-techies**
Starting June 23, 2025, the Hotpatch feature will be automatically enabled in new Quality Update policies for Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2 or later devices managed through Microsoft Intune, allowing certain updates to be applied without requiring a restart.
Direct effects for Operations**
Hotpatch Setting Activation
If the Hotpatch setting is enabled without proper preparation, users may experience unexpected behavior during updates, such as application instability or performance issues due to updates being applied without a restart.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates
Device Compatibility Issues
Devices not meeting the prerequisites for Hotpatch may face update failures, leading to security vulnerabilities and potential downtime for users.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates#prerequisites
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience disruptions in their workflow if updates are applied without prior notification or if applications require restarts unexpectedly, impacting productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates
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Enhanced User Experience through Reduced Downtime
With the Hotpatch setting enabled by default, devices can apply updates without requiring a restart. This leads to improved user productivity as downtime is minimized during update cycles.
- next-steps: Communicate the benefits of Hotpatch to end-users and IT staff, and prepare training materials on how to leverage this feature effectively.
- roles: End Users, IT Support, System Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates
Streamlined IT Operations with Automated Update Management
By utilizing Microsoft Intune for Hotpatch management, IT can automate the deployment of updates, reducing the manual effort required for update management and allowing for more efficient resource allocation.
- next-steps: Evaluate current update management processes and identify areas for automation. Train IT staff on using Intune for Hotpatch management.
- roles: IT Administrators, IT Operations Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates
Increased Compliance and Security Posture
Enabling Hotpatch helps ensure that devices are consistently updated without user intervention, which can improve compliance with security policies and reduce vulnerability exposure.
- next-steps: Review current compliance and security policies to align them with the new Hotpatch capabilities, and prepare reports to track compliance metrics post-implementation.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Security Teams, IT Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates
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