Summary: Microsoft has introduced hotpatch updates for Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 systems, allowing users to install security updates in the background without rebooting. This feature is aimed at helping businesses quickly protect against cyberattacks with minimal disruption. Hotpatch updates are available quarterly through a quality update policy managed by Microsoft Intune, requiring specific system and subscription prerequisites.
Affected: Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 on x64 (AMD/Intel) systems
Keypoints :
- Hotpatch updates let users install OS security updates without rebooting devices.
- Quarterly updates require creation of a hotpatch-enabled quality update policy in Microsoft Intune.
- Eligibility includes a subscription and specific system requirements like x64 architecture and Virtualization-based Security enabled.
- Public preview of hotpatch updates is also testing for Arm64 devices, with specific registry settings to manage eligibility.
- Devices on versions lower than 24H2 will continue to receive standard monthly updates.
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