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Rebootless updates come to Windows 11 Enterprise and 365 for security updates — Microsoft releases hotpatching for Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 and Windows 365 Preview Editions
Winsage
November 20, 2024

Rebootless updates come to Windows 11 Enterprise and 365 for security updates — Microsoft releases hotpatching for Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 and Windows 365 Preview Editions

Microsoft has begun rolling out a hot patch update for security enhancements in Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 and Microsoft 365 Preview Builds. This update allows users to download and install security patches via Windows Updates without needing to reboot their devices. Hotpatch updates provide a complete set of OS security patches but do not include additional features. They enable immediate activation of patches upon installation, improving security protection speed. However, hotpatching is limited to security patches, and Cumulative Updates will still require a system restart. Hotpatching does not apply to non-security updates for Windows Server 2022 and 2025. Windows 11 Enterprise editions are part of the Windows Enterprise subscription, which requires a Windows 11 Pro license for full feature access. There is speculation about hotpatching for Windows Home and Pro editions, but it is particularly beneficial for complex deployments in business environments.
Microsoft brings hotpatch updates to Windows 11
Winsage
November 20, 2024

Microsoft brings hotpatch updates to Windows 11

Microsoft is introducing hotpatch updates to Windows 11 24H2, allowing security updates without requiring a system restart. This feature is currently in preview for Windows 11 Enterprise users. To use hotpatching, users must operate on Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 and have a Microsoft subscription that includes Windows Enterprise E3 or E5, or a Windows 365 Enterprise subscription, along with Microsoft Intune for deployment. Hotpatch updates provide a complete set of OS security patches that take effect immediately upon installation. The update process involves installing a standard monthly security update with a restart in the first month of each quarter, followed by two months of hotpatch updates that do not require a restart. This approach reduces the number of required restarts from twelve to four each year.
Microsoft now testing hotpatch on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 365
Winsage
November 20, 2024

Microsoft now testing hotpatch on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 365

Microsoft has introduced hotpatching in preview for Windows 365 and Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 client devices, allowing security updates to be installed without rebooting. Hotpatching, which has been part of the Windows ecosystem since February 2022, enables background installation of security updates, patching in-memory code without disrupting user activities. These updates provide a complete set of OS security patches without additional features. The update cycle includes cumulative security updates in January, April, July, and October, with hotpatch updates in the intervening months, reducing required restarts from twelve to four annually. Organizations must have a Microsoft subscription that includes Windows Enterprise E3 or E5, devices running Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2 or later, and Microsoft Intune for management to utilize hotpatching. Eligible organizations can enable hotpatch updates through a new Windows quality update policy in Intune. Devices not meeting the criteria will continue to receive standard monthly security updates.
Windows 11 Pro users are still unable to upgrade to the Enterprise version
Winsage
June 22, 2024

Windows 11 Pro users are still unable to upgrade to the Enterprise version

- Windows 11 users have been experiencing issues preventing them from upgrading to the Enterprise subscription since April. - Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and mentioned they are working on a fix, but no exact date for the resolution has been provided. - A recent update, KB5039212, also had issues preventing users from upgrading to Enterprise, with an 'Access denied error (error code 0x80070005)'. - There is currently no workaround for the issue, and users will have to wait for Microsoft to release a fix in an upcoming update.
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