Windows administrators and IT professionals managing modern Windows environments are now witnessing a pivotal shift in how security updates are deployed and experienced, especially with the recent landmark announcement: hotpatching is now generally available for 64-bit Arm architecture, starting...
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Microsoft has recently acknowledged a synchronization issue affecting Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), a critical tool for enterprise patch management. This problem has disrupted the deployment of essential Windows updates across numerous organizations.
WSUS enables IT administrators to...
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Here’s a summary of the latest advancements and the key points about Windows Hotpatching for Windows 11, including the recent expansion to Windows on ARM devices:
What is Windows Hotpatching?
Windows Hotpatching allows the operating system to install critical security updates without needing to...
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Microsoft has recently announced a significant enhancement to its Windows Autopatch service by enabling hotpatching for Windows 11 clients by default. This development aims to streamline the update process for enterprise customers, reducing the frequency of system restarts required after...
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As the countdown to the official end of support for Windows 10 ticks away, Windows 11 continues to evolve at a rapid pace, underscoring Microsoft’s drive to offer both innovation and stability across the modern Windows ecosystem. The June 2025 improvements encapsulate this philosophy, delivering...
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With less than four months remaining before Windows 10 officially reaches its end of support, the march toward Windows 11 has taken on new urgency for IT leaders, businesses, and everyday users alike. The latest improvements arriving in June 2025 not only serve as enticements for those...
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Windows devices now operate in an era where the management of updates is no longer merely a background process but a core aspect of device experience, security, and productivity. This evolution is especially evident for home users, businesses, and schools—three key sectors navigating the...
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For organizations striving to balance productivity, security, and cost-effectiveness, the ability to manage Windows device updates at scale has become both an operational imperative and a critical strategic opportunity. As hybrid work models proliferate and cybersecurity threats grow more...
The landscape of device management and Windows updates has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years as Microsoft pivots from the traditional, consumer-oriented Windows update approach to a more sophisticated, centralized update management model—one that encompasses not just home users...
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For organizations operating in today’s fast-paced, interconnected digital landscape, the way Windows devices are updated and managed has evolved dramatically. Businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies—each with unique compliance requirements, regulatory pressures, and...
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As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life on October 14, 2025, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to provide users with options for maintaining security updates beyond this date. Initially, the ESU program required a $30 annual fee for consumers to receive an...
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Controlling access and managing permissions within enterprise IT environments has always been a strategic focus, especially as organizations grow more distributed and security threats evolve. The advent of role-based access control (RBAC) for Windows Autopatch marks a significant progression in...
Enabling granular control and robust security in any modern IT organization often hinges on effective implementation of role-based access control, or RBAC. As the landscape of Windows update management continues to shift towards automation and cloud-driven operations, the integration of RBAC...
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Managing access to sensitive resource management tools has always been paramount for IT administrators. In today’s increasingly distributed organizations, orchestrating the deployment of security updates, patches, and device policies requires both agility and granular control. With the expansion...
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Microsoft has recently enhanced Windows Autopatch by introducing improved Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) features, providing IT administrators with more granular control over update management processes. These enhancements aim to streamline operations, enforce the principle of least privilege...
Windows 11 continues its transformation journey with a slew of May 2025 updates designed to reinforce Microsoft’s vision of a modern, AI-enhanced, and secure personal computing environment. The latest features, spanning everything from device management and security to next-generation Copilot+...
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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...
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The fast-approaching end of support for Windows 10 heralds one of the most pivotal transitions in the modern IT era. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially cease issuing bug fixes, security updates, or any technical support for Windows 10. Though the system itself will not suddenly...
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Windows 11 administrators and IT professionals are seeing a significant transformation in how critical security updates are deployed and managed, thanks to the arrival of hotpatching technology for Windows 11 Enterprise and Education, version 24H2. With Microsoft officially rolling out its first...
Organizations racing to meet compliance standards and minimize operational disruptions have long grappled with a thorny problem: how to keep devices secure without constantly upending users’ work with required restarts. Microsoft's hotpatch technology for Windows 11 Enterprise and Education...
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