Security News > 2022 > July > Microsoft Windows Autopatch is Now Generally Available for Enterprise Systems

Microsoft on Monday announced the general availability of a feature called Autopatch that automatically keeps Windows and Office software up-to-date on enrolled endpoints.

The launch, which comes a day before Microsoft is expected to release its monthly round of security patches, is available for customers with Windows Enterprise E3 and E5 licenses.

"Microsoft will continue to release updates on the second Tuesday of every month and now Autopatch helps streamline updating operations and create new opportunities for IT pros," Lior Bela said.

Besides Windows 10 and 11 updates, Autopatch also covers Microsoft Edge and Microsoft 365 software, while enabling organizations to create testing rings, monitor updates, and even pause and roll back changes in the event any issues are encountered.

"Windows Autopatch aims to keep at least 95% of eligible devices on the latest Windows quality update 21 days after release," the company notes in its documentation.

"When running an expedited release, the regular goal no longer applies. Instead, Windows Autopatch greatly accelerates the release schedule of the release to update the environment more quickly."

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