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 Microsoft Intune devices. Additional IT controls are coming in April. When will this happen: Devices will start receiving hotpatch updates by default with the May 2026 Windows security update. The tenant setting to opt out of hotpatch updates is scheduled to go live on April...
Applies to: Windows
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