check before: 2023-10-01
Product:
Intune, Microsoft 365 admin center, Windows, Windows Autopatch
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Admin impact
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Details:
Newly created Windows quality update policies now have hotpatch updates enabled by default to streamline policy creation.
When will this happen:
This feature is now available for all Windows Autopatch users.
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Created:
2025-07-02
updated:
2025-07-02
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summary for non-techies**
Hotpatching is a new default feature in Windows quality update policies that allows updates to be applied without restarting devices, improving security compliance and reducing downtime, and can be enabled for existing policies via the Microsoft Intune admin center.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Risk of System Instability
Enabling hotpatch updates by default without proper testing may lead to unforeseen compatibility issues with existing applications, causing system instability and potential crashes.
- roles: IT Administrator, End User
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates, https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-11-hotpatching-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-care/
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience unexpected behavior or performance issues during hotpatch installations, leading to frustration and decreased productivity if changes are made without adequate preparation.
- roles: End User, Support Technician
- references: https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-11-hotpatching-what-you-need-to-know/, https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-11-hotpatching-explained
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