Windows Autopatch enables hotpatch security updates by default for eligible devices
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Microsoft is changing Windows Autopatch to enable hotpatch security updates by default, speeding security-fix rollout for eligible devices and reducing restart-related delay. The change reaches eligible devices through Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Graph API starting with the May 2026 Windows security update. Microsoft said the approach can help organizations reach 90% compliance in half the time while keeping administrative control.
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11.03.2026 11:15 2 articles · 4mo ago
Windows Autopatch hotpatch default change
Mitigation Patch UpdateMicrosoft changed the default behavior of Windows Autopatch to enable hotpatch security updates for eligible devices, including devices managed through Microsoft Intune and those using Microsoft Graph API, starting with the May 2026 Windows security update. The change is intended to speed security-fix deployment without waiting for a restart and to help organizations reach compliance faster while remaining in control.
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