check before: 2026-05-13
Product:
Intune, Windows, Windows Autopatch
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
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Change type:
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Details:
Windows Autopatch is now broadly available in Government Community Cloud (GCC). The $0 Windows Enterprise (OLS) activation SKU is no longer required for Microsoft 365 G3 and G5 SKUs in GCC. Windows Autopatch is now included with eligible Microsoft 365 GCC subscriptions.
Eligible subscriptions include Microsoft 365 G3 GCC, Microsoft 365 GCC G5, and Microsoft 365 GCC G5 without WDATP/CAS Unified.
When will this happen:
This change is now available.
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Created:
2026-05-14
updated:
2026-05-14
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Update Frequency
With Windows Autopatch enabled, devices will receive updates more frequently, which may lead to unexpected reboots and disruptions during work hours if not properly scheduled.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/prepare/windows-autopatch-start-using-autopatch
Potential Compatibility Issues
Automatic updates may introduce compatibility issues with existing applications or systems, leading to potential downtime or reduced productivity for users.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/prepare/windows-autopatch-start-using-autopatch
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