Security News > 2022 > April > Microsoft: Windows Autopatch steals the 'fun' from Patch Tuesdays
Microsoft announced that Windows Autopatch, a service designed to automatically keep Windows and Office software up to date, will be released in July 2022.
Windows Autopatch is a new managed service offered for free to all Microsoft customers who already have a Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3 or above license.
"Windows Autopatch manages all aspects of deployment groups for Windows 10 and Windows 11 quality and feature updates, drivers, firmware, and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise updates."
Windows Autopatch works with all supported versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 and with Windows 365 for Enterprise.
The Windows Autopatch service automatically breaks up the organization's device fleet into four groups of devices known as testing rings.
Microsoft provides further details in a Windows Autopatch FAQ, including information on service eligibility, prerequisites, and features.
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