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The autopilot migration tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about transitioning Windows deployment workflows, particularly in light of Microsoft's KB5074109 update which hardens Windows Deployment Services (WDS) by default. This change affects imaging teams and administrators who rely on unattended installation files, as the update removes convenience-focused WDS behaviors that could expose sensitive data. The tag includes threads about preparing for Secure Boot certificate updates, legacy driver removals, and other operational shifts that impact migration from older deployment methods to modern autopilot-based provisioning. Topics focus on the practical challenges of adapting to these security-driven changes before the April 2026 deadline.
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    KB5074109 WDS Hardening: Secure by Default Rollout for Windows 11

    Microsoft’s January cumulative update for Windows 11 — delivered as KB5074109 — does more than fix a handful of bugs: it begins a deliberate rollback of a long‑standing, convenience‑focused WDS (Windows Deployment Services) behavior that can expose sensitive Unattend.xml data to adjacent‑network...
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