MC530969 – Windows monthly updates explained (archived)

Admin impact, Major update, Stay Informed, Windows

check before: 2023-04-04

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Windows

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Windows Desktop, World tenant

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Admin impact

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See our updated reference for all monthly updates and how we’ve optimized different releases. Our new Windows IT Pro Blog post provides an updated reference for all monthly updates, explaining the differences between security and non-security updates, as well as defining out-of-band (OOB) releases and new features delivered as continuous innovation.

Starting in April 2023, non-security releases - formerly called “C” or “D” releases - will now target the fourth week of the month to ensure that our monthly patches are more effective than ever. Read more about these optimization efforts and find additional resources to support your update management success in Windows monthly updates explained.

When will this happen:
Starting April 2023, optional non-security preview releases will target the fourth week of the month. Security releases will continue to be available as usual, on the second Tuesday of the month. Out-of-band releases and new features delivered via continuous innovation will also continue to be available as usual, whenever ready. See the Windows IT Pro Blog for more details.

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Created:
2023-03-22

updated:
2023-03-22

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