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| Copilot+ PCs: more AI features that empower you every day Windows has always been the place where computing innovation happens first. This was the case when we introduced Copilot+ PCs last May – the fastest, most intelligent, and most secure Windows PCs ever built. The innovation continues today with the general availability (GA) of exclusive AI experiences like Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview) and improved Windows search across Copilot+ PCs.* Copilot+ PCs have blazed a trail in personal computing, redefining what it means to be a premium PC with unparalleled features, performance and security out of the box. Now, with the availability of Recall, improved Windows search, and Click to Do, we’re adding even more AI benefits, making it easier to pick up where you left off, find what you’re looking for and do more with less time and hassle. At a time when many are talking about the benefits of AI, we are excited to be delivering them on Copilot+ PCs. To learn more about the exclusive Copilot+ PC features available starting today, see the blog post Copilot+ PCs are the most performant Windows PCs ever built, now with more AI features that empower you every day. *Note: Copilot+ PC experiences vary by device and market and may require updates continuing to roll out through 2025; Recall and Click to Do will be coming to European Economic Area later in 2025. Timing varies. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs. | 2025-04-25 10:00 PT |
| AI innovations grounded in transparency and control IT management controls and policies are now available with the new AI features on Copilot+ PCs. Install the April 2025 Windows non-security update on eligible Copilot+ PCs to get access to Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview), and improved Windows search. Learn more about these new AI features and how to manage them with built-in controls and policies. | 2025-04-25 10:00 PT |
| The April 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2 The April 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
| 2025-04-25 10:00 PT |
| The April 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 The April 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, version 24H2 will be available in the coming days. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 update:
| 2025-04-22 14:00 PT |
| The April 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 10, version 22H2 The April 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 10, version 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2 will be available soon. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 10 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 10, version 22H2 update:
| 2025-04-22 10:00 PT |
| Take Action: Out-of-band updates to address issues with local policy events in Active Directory group policy Microsoft has identified an issue where audit logon/logoff events in the local policy of the Active Directory Group Policy might not show as enabled on the device even if they are enabled and working as expected. This can be observed in the Local Group Policy Editor or Local Security Policy, where local audit policies show the "Audit logon events" policy with security setting of "No auditing". An out-of-band (OOB) update has been released today, April 11, 2025, to address this issue. Windows home users are unlikely to be affected by this issue, as logon auditing is generally only necessary in enterprise environments. This OOB update is a non-security release, and organizations that are not affected by this issue don’t need to install this update. The OOB updates available only on the Microsoft Update Catalog for the Window versions affected by this issue. They are cumulative, so you do not need to apply any previous update before installing them, and they supersede all previous updates. If you haven’t deployed the April 2025 Windows security update yet and you utilize Active Directory Group Policy, we recommend you apply this OOB update instead for the Windows versions listed below: | 2025-04-11 14:00 PT |
| Windows Office Hours: April 17, 2025 If you are an IT admin with questions about managing and updating Windows, we want to help. Every third Thursday of the month, we host a live chat-based event on the Tech Community called Windows Office Hours. Members of the Windows, Intune, Windows Autopilot, Windows Autopatch, and Windows 365 engineering teams will be standing by to answer your questions. We also have experts from FastTrack, the Customer Acceleration Team, and Microsoft public sector teams. Want to attend the April 17 session of Office Hours? Add it to your calendar and select Attend on the event page to let us know you’re coming. There is no video or live meeting component. Simply visit the event page, log in to the Tech Community, and leave your questions in the Comments section. You can also bookmark https://aka.ms/Windows/OfficeHours for upcoming dates (and the ability to add this event to your calendar). We look forward to helping you. | 2025-04-10 10:00 PT |
| Chile DST changes 2025 update now available Updates are now available to reflect the new 2025 Daylight Saving Time (DST) change in the Aysén region in Chile. On March 20, 2025, the Chilean government made an official announcement that the Aysén Region in Chile would permanently stay in DST or UTC-3. Microsoft has included support for this change in the April 2025 Windows security update for all supported versions of Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server. For more information about Daylight Saving Time changes, please see: Daylight Saving Time & Time Zone Blog. | 2025-04-09 14:00 PT |
| (Updated) The April 2025 Windows security update is now available Updated April 9, 2025: This message was updated to reflect the current availability of Windows 10 2015 LTSB. The April 2025 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
Short on time? Watch our Windows 11 release notes video for this month's tips. | 2025-04-08 10:00 PT |
| KB5057784: Protections for CVE-2025-26647 (Kerberos Authentication) Windows updates released on or after April 8, 2025, contain protections for a vulnerability with Kerberos authentication. These protections are deployed in three phases (see below). The first phase, Audit mode, begins April 8, 2025. April 8, 2025: Initial Deployment phase – Audit mode
July 8, 2025: Enforced by Default phase
October 14, 2025: Enforcement mode
To learn more about these protections, please see Guidance for applying protections related to CVE-2025-26647. | 2025-04-08 10:00 PT |
| Immediate Action: Enforce PAC Validation for CVE-2024-26248 & CVE-2024-29056 Last year, Windows updates released on and after April 9, 2024, added new behaviors that start the process of addressing a security risk in the Kerberos PAC Validation Protocol. Starting today, the Enforcement phase of deployment begins. After installing the April 2025 Windows security update and later updates on all Windows domain controllers and Windows clients, support for Compatibility mode will be removed, and the new secure behavior will be enabled by default. This will properly mitigate the vulnerabilities described in CVE-2024-26248 and CVE-2024-29056. To help protect your environment, see KB5037754: How to manage PAC Validation changes related to CVE-2024-26248 and CVE-2024-29056. | 2025-04-08 10:00 PT |
| Continuing WSUS support for driver synchronization Does your organization still rely on Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for driver synchronization? While it’s part of a deprecated WSUS service, you still can. Based on your valuable feedback, we are postponing the plan to remove WSUS driver synchronization, which was slated for April 18, 2025. Stay tuned as we work on a revised timeline to streamline our services for you. Read about additional details and cloud-based alternatives at Continuing WSUS support for driver synchronization. | 2025-04-07 10:00 PT |
| Hotpatch for Windows client now available Hotpatch updates are now available for organizational devices on Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2 and x64 (AMD/Intel) CPU. With hotpatch updates, you can quickly take measures to help protect your organization from cyberattacks, while minimizing user disruptions. You’ll first create a hotpatch-enabled quality update policy in Windows Autopatch through the Microsoft Intune console. Eligible devices managed by this policy will be offered hotpatch updates in a quarterly cycle. Eight months out of twelve, you won’t need to restart the device for the security update to take effect. Read more about hotpatch for Windows client, its benefits, how it works, and how your organization can take advantage of it today. | 2025-04-02 09:00 PT |
| Interim guidance for Chile DST changes 2025 On April 5, 2025, the Aysén region in Chile will remain on permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST), UTC-03, joining the Magallanes region. Please note that only the Aysén region is affected by this change, while other regions of Chile remain unaffected. This change will diverge from the America/Santiago time zone and create a new zone, America/Coyhaique. Microsoft plans to release an update to support this change in the April 2025 Windows security update. A temporary workaround is recommended for users affected by these changes. For more information about this Daylight Savings Time change, please see: Daylight Saving Time & Time Zone Blog. | 2025-04-01 12:00 PT |
| Get started with March 2025 improvements in Windows 11 If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Discover the Windows 11 Roadmap, quick machine recovery, attestation readiness verifier for TPM reliability, various enhancements across Microsoft Intune and AI, and so much more. Dive deeper into Windows management, security, and productivity by watching the latest Technical Takeoff sessions on demand. | 2025-03-31 10:00 PT |
| Introducing the Windows roadmap The Windows roadmap is a transparent view into what features and improvements are coming to Windows 11 to help you manage change for your estate. See what’s coming to the Windows Insider Program, what’s gradually rolling out, and what’s generally available with estimated release dates. Check out instructions on how to access these innovations before they’re enabled by default. You can filter by a specific version of Windows, the release channel, device type, or the latest status. Read the official announcement at Introducing the Windows roadmap. | 2025-03-27 12:00 PT |
| The March 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2 The March 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
| 2025-03-27 10:00 PT |
| The March 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for some supported versions of Windows The March 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2, and 22H2, as well as Windows 10, version 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, version 24H2 will be available soon. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 update:
| 2025-03-25 10:00 PT |
| Attestation readiness verifier for TPM reliability If you’re an IT admin, consider a new tool to enhance Trusted Platform Module (TPM) reliability for Windows 11, version 24H2. It simulates verification of Measured Boot logs and proactively identifies security and reliability issues. Easily check for potential issues at the hardware and firmware layer, perform critical checks, and see the health state of devices at your organization in the Event Viewer Log. See instructions on how to use it at Attestation readiness verifier for TPM reliability. | 2025-03-19 10:00 PT |
| Windows Office Hours: March 20, 2025 If you are an IT admin with questions about managing and updating Windows, we want to help. Every third Thursday of the month, we host a live chat-based event on the Tech Community called Windows Office Hours. Members of the Windows, Intune, Windows Autopilot, Windows Autopatch, and Windows 365 engineering teams will be standing by to answer your questions. We also have experts from FastTrack, the Customer Acceleration Team, and Microsoft public sector teams. Want to attend the March 20 session of Office Hours? Add it to your calendar and select Attend on the event page to let us know you’re coming. There is no video or live meeting component. Simply visit the event page, log in to the Tech Community, and leave your questions in the Comments section. You can also bookmark https://aka.ms/Windows/OfficeHours for upcoming dates (and the ability to add this event to your calendar). We look forward to helping you. | 2025-03-13 10:00 PT |
| The March 2025 Windows security update is now available The March 2025 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
Short on time? Watch our Windows 11 release notes video for this month's tips. | 2025-03-11 10:00 PT |
| 30-day notice: Manage PAC Validation related to CVE-2024-26248 & CVE-2024-29056 Last year, Windows updates released on or after April 9, 2024 added new behaviors that start the process of addressing a security risk in the Kerberos PAC Validation Protocol. Presently, it is still possible to override the enforcement settings and revert to Compatibility mode. However, beginning with Windows updates to be released in April 2025, there will be no support for Compatibility mode, and the new secure behavior will be enabled during the Enforcement phase. Be ready to fully enable Enforcement mode later this year:
To help protect your environment, see KB5037754: How to manage PAC Validation changes related to CVE-2024-26248 and CVE-2024-29056. | 2025-03-10 10:00 PT |
| Prepare for removal of DES in Kerberos for Windows Server and client IT admins: Prepare for removal of Data Encryption Standard (DES) in Kerberos for Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11, version 24H2. While it’s an optional component that isn’t installed by default, it’s important to detect and disable your DES use to avoid potential disruption before taking the September 2025 security update. Consider adopting the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm as a stronger encryption method. Learn more and follow recommended guidance in Removal of DES in Kerberos for Windows Server and client. | 2025-02-28 14:00 PT |
| Get started with February 2025 improvements in Windows 11 If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Discover AI capabilities in Microsoft Purview to help secure and govern data, Copilot insights for Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM), and other improvements. Dive into update and device management, the latest in productivity and security features, and additional Windows 11 innovations. Build your agenda for Windows and Intune sessions at Microsoft Technical Takeoff (aka.ms/TechnicalTakeoff), the free virtual skilling event March 3–6. | 2025-02-27 10:00 PT |
| The February 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2 The February 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
| 2025-02-25 14:00 PT |
| The February 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for some supported versions of Windows The February 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2, and 22H2, as well as Windows 10, version 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, version 24H2 will be available soon. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 update:
| 2025-02-25 10:00 PT |
| 60-day reminder: Deprecation of WSUS driver synchronization Updated April 7, 2025: IMPORTANT. A new decision overrides the below announcement and makes it no longer accurate. The removal of WSUS driver synchronization is postponed. Please read Continuing WSUS support for driver synchronization. If you’re using driver synchronization updates via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), prepare for change. This service is scheduled for deprecation on April 18, 2025. For on-premises contexts, drivers will be available on the Microsoft Update catalog, but you won’t be able to import them into WSUS. You’ll need to use any of the available alternative solutions, such as Device Driver Packages, or transition to cloud-based driver services for your organization, such as Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopatch. Read the original announcement, including links to alternatives, at Deprecation of WSUS driver synchronization. | 2025-02-18 10:00 PT |
| Windows Office Hours: February 20, 2025 If you are an IT admin with questions about managing and updating Windows, we want to help. Every third Thursday of the month, we host a live chat-based event on the Tech Community called Windows Office Hours. Members of the Windows, Intune, Windows Autopilot, Windows Autopatch, and Windows 365 engineering teams will be standing by to answer your questions. We also have experts from FastTrack, the Customer Acceleration Team, and Microsoft public sector teams. Want to attend the February 20 session of Office Hours? Add it to your calendar and select Attend on the event page to let us know you’re coming. There is no video or live meeting component. Simply visit the event page, log in to the Tech Community, and leave your questions in the Comments section. You can also bookmark https://aka.ms/Windows/OfficeHours for upcoming dates (and the ability to add this event to your calendar). We look forward to helping you. | 2025-02-13 10:00 PT |
| The February 2025 Windows security update is now available The February 2025 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
Short on time? Watch our Windows 11 release notes video for this month's tips. | 2025-02-11 10:00 PT |
| 60-day notice: Manage PAC Validation related to CVE-2024-26248 & CVE-2024-29056 Last year, Windows updates released on or after April 9, 2024 added new behaviors that start the process of addressing a security risk in the Kerberos PAC Validation Protocol. Presently, it is still possible to override the enforcement settings and revert to Compatibility mode. However, beginning with Windows updates to be released in April 2025, there will be no support for Compatibility mode, and the new secure behavior will be enabled during the Enforcement phase. Be ready to fully enable Enforcement mode later this year:
To help protect your environment, see KB5037754: How to manage PAC Validation changes related to CVE-2024-26248 and CVE-2024-29056. | 2025-02-11 10:00 PT |
| Full Enforcement mode for certificate-based authentication on Windows DCs effective February 2025 If you are a domain administrator for your organization, learn about the latest changes to certificate-based authentication. The last phase of the changes to certificate-based authentication on domain controllers (DC) is here. As stated in reminders, Full Enforcement mode phase starts in February 2025. This mode change occurs when you install the Windows updates dated February 2025 or later. February 2025 or later - Full Enforcement mode:
These changes started in May 2022 to enhance security and followed a planned timeline of Enablement Phases. On September 10, 2024, changes to the Full Enforcement mode key dates were made to reflect new dates. For more information, see KB5014754: Certificate-based authentication changes on Windows domain controllers. | 2025-02-10 11:00 PT |
| Coming soon: Quality updates during the out-of-box experience If you’re an IT admin, soon, you’ll get an improved out-of-box experience (OOBE) of new Windows 11 devices. By mid-2025, a new policy will allow you to choose whether new Windows 11 devices on version 22H2 and higher get the latest applicable quality update during the OOBE. You’ll be able to configure the setting via Windows Autopilot and Windows Autopilot device preparation as a mobile device management (MDM) policy and a Group Policy. Learn more at Coming soon: Quality updates during the out-of-box experience. | 2025-02-06 10:00 PT |
| Get started with January 2025 improvements in Windows 11 If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. This month, we begin the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh as Windows 11, version 24H2 becomes broadly available. Dive deeper into cloud solutions for frontline workers, improved Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences, the latest security and productivity features, and other innovations across Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs. | 2025-01-31 14:00 PT |
| Deprecation: What it means in the Windows lifecycle Gain clarity on the meaning of deprecation in the Windows lifecycle. A deprecation announcement is an advance notice or a "save the date" courtesy to signal that the product will be retired or removed in the future. In the meantime, deprecated products are still supported. Benefits of deprecation periods include strengthening your organizational compliance goals and supporting your transition. Get our recommendations for proactive lifecycle management in Deprecation: What it means in the Windows lifecycle | 2025-01-31 14:00 PT |
| The January 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 The January 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 update:
| 2025-01-29 14:00 PT |
| The January 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for some supported versions of Windows The January 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows 10, version 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 will be available soon. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
| 2025-01-28 14:00 PT |
| A new Outlook experience for Windows 10 devices As part of the optional January 2025 non-security preview update and February 2025 security update, the new Outlook for Windows will be automatically installed on Windows 10 devices once you install these updates on your device. This will help simplify the transition to Windows 11 as Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. The new Outlook for Windows will appear in the Apps section on the Start menu, alongside classic Outlook, without changing any settings or defaults. If you are an IT administrator, learn about the options to manage this migration at Control the installation and use of new Outlook. | 2025-01-28 14:00 PT |
| 90-day reminder: Deprecation of WSUS driver synchronization Updated April 7, 2025: IMPORTANT. A new decision overrides the below announcement and makes it no longer accurate. The removal of WSUS driver synchronization is postponed. Please read Continuing WSUS support for driver synchronization. If you’re using driver synchronization updates via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), prepare for change. This service is scheduled for deprecation on April 18, 2025. For on-premises contexts, drivers will be available on the Microsoft Update catalog, but you won’t be able to import them into WSUS. You’ll need to use any of the available alternative solutions, such as Device Driver Packages, or transition to cloud-based driver services for your organization, such as Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopatch. Read the original announcement, including links to alternatives, at Deprecation of WSUS driver synchronization. | 2025-01-24 10:00 PT |
| The January 2025 Windows security update is now available The January 2025 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
Short on time? Watch our Windows 11 release notes video for this month's tips. | 2025-01-14 10:00 PT |
| Windows Office Hours: January 16, 2025 If you are an IT admin with questions about managing and updating Windows, we want to help. Every third Thursday of the month, we host a live chat-based event on the Tech Community called Windows Office Hours. Members of the Windows, Intune, Windows Autopilot, Windows Autopatch, and Windows 365 engineering teams will be standing by to answer your questions. We also have experts from FastTrack, the Customer Acceleration Team, and Microsoft public sector teams. Want to attend the January 16 session of Office Hours? Add it to your calendar and select Attend on the event page to let us know you’re coming. There is no video or live meeting component. Simply visit the event page, log in to the Tech Community, and leave your questions in the Comments section. You can also bookmark https://aka.ms/Windows/OfficeHours for upcoming dates (and the ability to add this event to your calendar). We look forward to helping you. | 2025-01-09 10:00 PT |
| Get started with December 2024 improvements in Windows 11 If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. This month, learn how to get started with some of the innovations announced at Microsoft Ignite, among other security and productivity improvements. Dive deeper into Windows Autopatch unification, hotpatching for Windows client and server, latest security tips, as well as AI and cloud innovations. | 2024-12-19 14:00 PT |
| Quarterly skilling snacks: Bite-sized learning for IT pros Visit our updated learning series on all things Windows. This quarter, we published the following learning bites on a new monthly cadence:
Our growing skilling snack library now contains 47 learning journeys. Each one of these consists of specially selected articles, videos, and other resources, designed for you to consume in about two hours or less. This professional development opportunity is appropriate for all skill levels and is updated monthly. | 2024-12-17 14:00 PT |
| (Updated) Notice: Content on Windows release health is temporarily limited to English Updated on December 18, 2024: The issue affecting translation and localization of content on the Windows release health site has been resolved. If your browser’s default language is one of the 11 supported languages, you will continue to see content in your preferred language as expected. Content published to the Windows release health website will be limited to English temporarily starting on December 17, 2024, due to an issue affecting the site’s translation and localization. This issue affects content on this page and other pages on the Windows release health site, including Windows message center, known issues and release information pages. We will update this message once this issue is resolved and translation resumes. This site is usually available in 11 languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, and Spanish (Spain). All text will appear in English if your browser’s default language is not one of the 11 supported languages. If your browser is set to any language other than English, you will not see any new text added to these pages starting on December 17, 2024, until this issue is resolved. If you prefer to see the latest content in English until we address this localization issue, you can manually change this site’s display language. Just scroll down to the bottom of this page, select the current language displayed on the bottom left of the page, and select “English”. If you are an IT pro supporting an organization, visit Windows release health on the Microsoft 365 admin center to access more information on Windows planned changes, known issues, and new resources. | 2024-12-16 15:00 PT |
| Windows Tech Community Live: December 11 If you are an IT admin managing Windows devices and updates, post your questions today for a new Windows edition of Tech Community Live. Microsoft product teams will be answering live and listening to your feedback about what you need to successfully adopt the latest Windows features and capabilities. Topics will include Windows security, update management, hotpatching, AI-powered enhancements, and Copilot+ PCs. | 2024-12-10 15:00 PT |
| The December 2024 Windows security update is now available The December 2024 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
Short on time? Watch our Windows 11 release notes video for this month's tips. IMPORTANT Because of minimal operations during the Western holidays and the upcoming new year, there will be no December 2024 non-security preview update. Normal monthly servicing for both security and non-security preview updates will resume in January 2025. | 2024-12-10 10:00 PT |
| TPM 2.0 – a necessity for a secure and future-proof Windows 11 Learn more about one of the key minimum system requirements for Windows 11: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0. A new article describes how TPM 2.0 tackles new security challenges with improved industry standard cryptography, increased isolation, and seamless integration with Windows security capabilities. Follow enclosed recommendations to check the TPM status of devices in your organization using Microsoft Intune or Microsoft Configuration Manager. For devices that don’t already have TPM 2.0, read how you can prepare for the Windows 11 upgrade. | 2024-12-03 10:00 PT |
| Administrator protection on Windows 11 Enhance your organization’s Windows security with Administrator protection through Windows Hello. Available to Windows Insiders first, it will verify your identity before allowing any action that requires administrator privileges. This minimizes the risk of the user making a system-level change by mistake. Additionally, it helps prevent malware from making silent changes to the system without the user knowing. You can configure Administrator protection using Group Policy, through the settings catalog in Microsoft Intune, or with other tools coming soon. Learn more in Administrator protection on Windows 11. | 2024-11-27 10:00 PT |
| Hotpatch for client comes to Windows 11 Enterprise Protect your organization faster with hotpatch updates for Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2. This public preview offers the same level of security patching as the standard monthly security updates without restarting devices or disrupting the users. To get the latest new features, eligible devices will install the standard monthly security update and restart the first month of each quarter. You can use a new Windows quality update policy in Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopatch to opt devices in or out. To learn more, read Hotpatch for client comes to Windows 11 Enterprise. | 2024-11-26 14:00 PT |
| Get started with November 2024 improvements in Windows 11 If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. This month, learn how to get started with Windows Server 2025, hotpatching in Windows client, multiple tools to manage or transition to the cloud, do more with Copilot+ PCs and AI, and many more security and productivity improvements. With each topic, find relevant Microsoft Ignite sessions included for on-demand watching. | 2024-11-26 10:00 PT |
| The November 2024 Windows non-security preview update is now available The November 2024 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2, as well as Windows 10, version 22H2. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, versions 24H2 update:
IMPORTANT Because of minimal operations during the Western holidays and the upcoming new year, there will be no December 2024 non-security preview update. There will be a monthly security update for December 2024. Normal monthly servicing for both security and non-security preview updates will resume in January 2025. | 2024-11-21 10:00 PT |
| Calendar and To Do widgets are no longer available in the Microsoft Store In our ongoing efforts to improve the Widgets Board, the Calendar and To Do widgets have been removed from the Widgets collection in the Microsoft Store for now. Note: In some regions, Photos, Family and Microsoft 365 Feed widgets were also removed. While we work on bringing them back, check out the other Widgets available in the Microsoft Store for alternatives. Learn more about at What are Widgets, and How Do I Use Them? and Stay up to date with widgets. | 2024-11-19 14:30 PT |
| The November 2024 Windows security update is now available The November 2024 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
Short on time? Watch our Windows 11 release notes video for this month's tips. IMPORTANT Because of minimal operations during the Western holidays and the upcoming new year, there will be no December 2024 non-security preview update. There will be a monthly security update for December 2024. Normal monthly servicing for both security and non-security preview updates will resume in January 2025. | 2024-11-12 10:00 PT |
| Windows Server 2025 is now generally available Generally available today, Windows Server 2025 builds on the Microsoft mission to deliver a secure and high-performance Windows Server platform tailored to meet diverse business needs. Windows Server 2025 offers advanced security, improved performance, and cloud agility. This release will enable IT administrators to deploy apps in any environment, whether on premises, hybrid environments, or in the cloud. This platform features advanced multilayered security, modern hybrid cloud capabilities, and the ability to handle the most demanding workloads, including AI and machine learning. To learn more, read the complete announcement on the Windows Server Blog. | 2024-11-04 09:00 PT |
| Get started with October 2024 improvements in Windows 11 If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Read this month’s recap of improvements in Windows client and server security, device and update management, AI, productivity, and collaboration. Get started with Windows 11, version 24H2 feature update, cybersecurity resources, Windows Protected Print mode, Copilot+ PC updates, Windows Admin Center for Windows Server, and other improvements released in October. | 2024-10-31 14:00 PT |
| How to prepare for Windows 10 end of support by moving to Windows 11 As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft wants to ensure you are well-prepared for the transition to Windows 11. This end of support on October 14, 2025* marks an important step in our mission to provide the most modern and secure computing experience possible for you, whether at work, school, or home. It also reflects our commitment to continually improving Windows security as part of Microsoft Secure Future Initiative. Today we published a new blog post to help you prepare for Windows 10 end of support and outlined options for moving to Windows 11. The options include:
*Note: Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) and Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases are subject to different lifecycle support policies. Check out the Microsoft lifecycle website for more information. | 2024-10-31 09:00 PT |
| (Updated) The October 2024 Windows non-security preview update is now available for some supported versions of Windows Updated on October 25, 2024: This post was updated as we previously shared a highlight that is no longer available. This improvement will be available in a future update. The October 2024 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2, and Windows 10, version 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, version 24H2 will be available soon. For instructions on how to install this update on your home device, check the Update Windows article. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate. Highlights for the Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2 update:
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