per-update approvals

Per-update approvals in Microsoft Intune give IT administrators granular control over Windows quality updates. Instead of deploying all updates at once, admins can approve individual updates—including non-security preview and out-of-band releases—on a per-update basis. This feature, previewing in January 2026 and reaching general availability in February 2026, is part of the Windows Quality Update management policies roadmap. It addresses the need for precise update management in enterprise environments, allowing teams to test and roll out specific updates while deferring others. For IT professionals managing Windows devices, per-update approvals offer a more flexible and controlled approach to keeping systems current without disrupting operations.