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Microsoft’s May 13, 2025 hotpatch for Windows PowerShell, released as KB5061096, is a narrowly scoped security update aimed at reducing immediate exposure for hotpatch‑eligible systems while preserving uptime for high‑availability deployments; it applies only to devices enrolled in Microsoft’s...

Microsoft released KB5064010 on August 12, 2025 — a hotpatch that updates eligible Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 and certain Windows Server Azure Edition builds to OS Build 26100.4851, delivering narrowly scoped security hardening without the usual restart required by cumulative updates...

September 9, 2025 — KB5065474: Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise (24H2) — Full summary, impact, and deployment guidance TL;DR — What you need to know right now Microsoft released hotpatch KB5065474 on September 9, 2025 for Windows 11 Enterprise (24H2 / LTSC 2024). After installation eligible...

Microsoft released a September 9, 2025 hotpatch—KB5065474—for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 that advances hotpatch coverage to a new OS build (26100.6508), addresses a notable UAC/MSI compatibility issue, and includes a known‑issue advisory that affects PowerShell Direct (PSDirect)...

Microsoft has added a new chapter to Windows update management: Microsoft Intune will gain dedicated Windows Quality Update management policies that let administrators approve, approve automatically, and stage individual quality updates — including non-security preview and out‑of‑band releases —...

Microsoft has quietly put a new tool on the 2026 roadmap that promises to change how IT teams manage quality updates for Windows on corporate PCs: Windows Quality Update management policies in Microsoft Intune will let administrators approve and roll out individual quality updates — including...

Businesses have entered the critical phase between planning and full-scale implementation for the Windows 10 → Windows 11 transition, and the calendar is unforgiving: Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025 — which means device readiness, compatibility validation and a staged deployment plan...

Hotpatch readiness is no longer an optional optimization for modern Windows fleets — it’s a foundational capability for any organization that values continuous uptime, rapid security response, and simplified update logistics. Enabling Virtualization‑based Security (VBS) at scale is the single...

Hotpatching’s promise — apply security fixes without forcing reboots — hinges on one non‑negotiable platform capability: Virtualization‑Based Security (VBS). For organizations preparing fleets for hotpatch delivery, enabling VBS at scale is the single most important operational task, and it’s...

Microsoft released KB5064010 on August 12, 2025 — a hotpatch targeted at Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 (OS Build 26100.4851) that delivers a focused set of security fixes designed to take effect without the usual reboot required by standard cumulative updates. Background Microsoft’s hotpatch...

Microsoft released a hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 today — KB5064010 (OS Build 26100.4851) — delivering targeted security and quality improvements while bundling the latest servicing stack update and extending hotpatch availability to eligible Arm64 Enterprise devices. Background...

August 12, 2025, saw Microsoft publish KB5064010 — a hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 that advances the OS to OS Build 26100.4851, delivering targeted security hardening without the broad-feature changes or mandatory restarts that administrators dread. This release is part of...

Windows 11 continues its relentless pace of evolution as we move through July 2025, reinforcing its position as Microsoft’s most adaptive and enterprise-ready desktop operating system yet. With each monthly cycle, the Windows team responds to feedback not only from IT professionals and...

For organizations contemplating a migration from Windows 10 domain-joined and co-managed devices to a truly cloud-native Windows 11 environment using Microsoft Intune, the path is now both clearer and more pressing than ever. The momentum behind Microsoft’s cloud management tools, especially...

The looming end of support for Windows 10 is compelling businesses of all sizes to reassess their workstation strategies, and Microsoft’s Windows Autopatch groups have emerged as a centerpiece for orchestrating the upgrade to Windows 11 at scale. This evolution is more than a technical...

For decades, Windows administrators and users have experienced a monthly ritual that many view with a mixture of dread and resignation: Patch Tuesday. The process of applying security and quality updates often meant not just the installation of critical code, but a mandatory system reboot...

Microsoft has taken a major leap in simplifying system updates for enterprise users with its recent announcement: Windows 11 updates will no longer require a restart by default on office PCs equipped with hotpatching. This innovation, long sought by IT administrators and businesses who value...

Microsoft’s ongoing refinement of Windows 11 continues to be shaped by its two core mandates: meeting the needs of modern organizations and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered computing. The May 2025 updates to Windows 11 deliver fresh security innovations, management...

Hotpatching is shaking up the Windows client ecosystem, combining rapid security deployment with a promise of reduced downtime—an innovation long awaited by IT professionals everywhere. With Microsoft's general availability announcement for Hotpatch on Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2, the...

As Microsoft continues to enhance the Windows 11 ecosystem, a groundbreaking shift in update management has emerged: the introduction of hotpatching for security updates, beginning May 2025. Historically, cumulative update deployment in Windows environments has been synonymous with the dreaded...