check before: 2026-02-02
Product:
Entra, Intune, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Groups, Microsoft Graph, Windows, Windows Autopatch
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Developer, Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Updated message, Feature update, Admin impact
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Summary:
Starting February 2, 2026, Gradual Rollouts for Windows Feature Updates will be reinstated in Windows Autopatch, allowing admins to manage deployments via Intune or Microsoft Graph API. Existing policies remain active, and Autopatch Groups continue supporting phased deployments. Review policies and communicate changes accordingly.
Details:
[Introduction]
In October 2025, we announced (MC1098167) the removal of Gradual Rollouts for Feature Updates in Windows Autopatch. Based on customer feedback and operational learnings, we are reinstating Gradual Rollouts to provide organizations with more flexibility and reduce deployment overhead when managing Windows Feature Update deployments.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): This change will take effect February 2, 2026.
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Created:
2026-01-16
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2026-01-16
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is reinstating the Gradual Rollouts feature for Windows Feature Updates starting February 2, 2026, allowing IT admins to deploy updates in stages using tools like Intune or Microsoft Graph API, enhancing control and reducing risks.
Direct effects for Operations**
Deployment Overhead
Without proper preparation, the reinstatement of Gradual Rollouts may lead to increased deployment overhead, causing delays in updates and potential system inconsistencies.
- roles: IT Admin, Helpdesk Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/mem/intune/protect/windows-update-rollout-options" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/mem/intune/protect/windows-update-rollout-options, https://learn.microsoft.com/graph/api/resources/windowsupdates-gradualrolloutsettings?view=graph-rest-beta
User Experience
If changes are not communicated effectively, users may experience unexpected system behavior or downtime during the update process, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End User, IT Admin
- references: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2109431, https://learn.microsoft.com/mem/intune/protect/windows-update-rollout-options" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/mem/intune/protect/windows-update-rollout-options
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