Security News > 2020 > October > Microsoft now lets you bypass Windows 10 update blocks
Microsoft has added a new Windows 10 group policy that allows users to bypass safeguard holds placed on devices due to conflicts with hardware or software.
A safeguard hold is when Microsoft prevents devices from being offered a new Windows 10 feature update if there are known compatibility issues with hardware, software, or settings.
With the release of the Windows 10 October 2020 Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has added a new Group Policy titled "Disable safeguards for Feature Updates" that allows you to bypass any safeguard holds placed on your device.
This new policy is found under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business, and when enabled, will bypass safeguard holds.
It should be noted that Windows users and admins should not bypass safeguard holds unless they have thoroughly tested that their device will work with the new feature update.
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