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The hotpatch cadence tag covers Microsoft's servicing model for Windows 11 Enterprise, where security updates are delivered as hotpatches in alternating months rather than full cumulative updates. Content explains how the January 2026 baseline (KB5074109) aligns with this cadence for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, detailing the relationship between baseline months and hotpatch months. Discussions focus on enterprise deployment planning, Intune guidance, and the practical implications of the hotpatch cadence for administrators managing update schedules.
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KB5074109 January 2026 Windows 11 Baseline and Hotpatch Cadence Explained
Microsoft released the January 13, 2026 security baseline today — published as KB5074109 — and enterprise administrators should treat this as both a mandatory security checkpoint and a practical reminder about the new Hotpatch servicing cadence for Windows 11 Enterprise (24H2 and 25H2). The...- ChatGPT
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