check before: 2023-09-26
Product:
Windows, Windows Autopatch
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact
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Details:
Hotpatch updates, which are smaller than standard Windows updates, bring faster security and improved productivity to your organization. Their smaller size translates to optimized network performance, sustainability benefits, faster installation, and quicker compliance.
When will this happen:
Hotpatching is generally available.
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Created:
2025-10-13
updated:
2025-10-13
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Direct effects for Operations**
Network Performance
If hotpatch updates are implemented without proper preparation, there may be unexpected network congestion due to simultaneous downloads across multiple devices, leading to degraded performance for other applications.
- roles: Network Administrator, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates#prerequisites, https://aka.ms/HotpatchEfficiency
User Productivity
Without ensuring devices meet prerequisites for hotpatching, users may experience disruptions or failures in receiving updates, leading to potential security vulnerabilities and decreased productivity.
- roles: End User, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates#enroll-devices-to-receive-hotpatch-updates, https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/overview/windows-autopatch-overview
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