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Microsoft Windows Autopatch fix for EU restricted driver update deployment bug

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Microsoft fixed a Windows Autopatch service bug that let restricted driver updates reach some managed devices in the EU, bypassing admin approval controls and creating a risk of reboots or system failures. The issue affected a limited subset of client Windows 11 devices and was resolved with a service-side fix that requires no customer action.

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  1. 13.05.2026 17:36 2 articles · 14d ago

    Microsoft fixes Windows Autopatch driver policy bypass in the EU

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    Microsoft fixed a Windows Autopatch bug that let a limited subset of Autopatch-managed Windows devices in the European Union receive unexpected recommended driver updates from Windows Update despite IT admin policies that required manual approval. Impacted devices could reboot unexpectedly and, in some cases, experience system failures, and Microsoft said the issue was resolved through a service-side fix that requires no client-side updates or further customer action.

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