Windows Autopatch

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Windows Autopatch

Microsoft's managed Windows update service — what it does, where it differs from Windows Update for Business, and when to use it.

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What is Windows Autopatch?

A Microsoft-managed service that plans and rolls out Windows quality and feature updates, Microsoft 365 Apps, Edge, and Teams updates across rings (test, first, fast, broad) with automatic pausing and rollback on issues…

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Which licences include Windows Autopatch?

Windows Enterprise E3/E5 and Microsoft 365 E3/E5, F3, and Business Premium (Business Premium gained Autopatch features in 2024). Devices must be Intune-managed and Entra joined or hybrid joined.

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How is Autopatch different from Windows Update for Business?

Windows Update for Business is a set of policies you configure and operate yourself. Autopatch operates them for you — ring design, deferrals, deadlines, pausing a release when telemetry shows problems — and reports on…

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