check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Intune, Windows, Windows Autopatch
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Summary:
Starting May 2026, Windows Autopatch will enable hotpatch security updates by default for eligible Intune devices, speeding up security without restarts. An opt-out setting will be available from April 2026. Devices must meet prerequisites like enabling Virtualization-based Security to receive hotpatches.
Details:
Starting with the May 2026 Windows security update, Windows Autopatch is enabling hotpatch security updates by default because they are the quickest way to get secure. This change in default behavior will impact all eligible Intune devices. Additional controls are expected in April.
[When this will happen:]
Devices will start receiving hotpatch updates by default with the May 2026 Windows security update.
A tenant setting to opt out of hotpatch updates is expected to be available on April 1, 2026, or soon after.
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Created:
2026-03-17
updated:
2026-03-17
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Security Risk
If devices do not meet the prerequisites for hotpatch updates, they may remain vulnerable for longer periods, increasing the risk of security breaches.
- roles: IT Administrator, Security Officer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates#prerequisites" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates#prerequisites, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/hotpatch-efficiency-unlocked-smaller-update-size/4460681
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience unexpected behavior or issues if their devices are not properly configured for hotpatch updates, leading to potential downtime or performance degradation.
- roles: End User, Help Desk Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates#release-cycles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates#release-cycles, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/hotpatch-for-client-frequently-asked-questions/4413582
Operational Inefficiency
Without proper preparation, IT teams may face increased workload managing devices that fail to apply hotpatch updates, leading to inefficiencies and resource strain.
- roles: IT Administrator, Operations Manager
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates, https://www.microsoft.com/insidetrack/blog/transforming-security-and-compliance-at-microsoft-with-windows-hotpatch/
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