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12.03.2026

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Windows

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, Microsoft 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 19 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).

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10.03.2026

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Windows

You can now use familiar Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) on Arm-based Windows 11 devices. With the February 2026 non-security preview update, five of the most widely used RSAT components are available for everyday system administrator tasks. Add users to Active Directory, edit GPOs, configure NDS and DHCP servers, and more. When will this happen: Starting with the February 2026 non-security preview update How this will affect your organization: For the past several years, if you’ve used Windows on Arm, you had to rely on alternative management methods (such as Windows Admin Center) or switch to an x64 device for certain tasks. Similarly, testing newer Arm-powered laptops for your enterprise highlighted the pressing need for RSAT support on Arm64 devices. With RSAT support, Windows 11 on Arm becomes a more viable platform for enterprise IT management. What you need to do to prep

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10.03.2026

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Windows

The March 2026 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 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 25H2 update: This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5077181 (released February 10, 2026).This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates.This update adds high‑confidence device targeting, expanding coverage for automatic Secure Boot certificate delivery.This update improves File Explorer search reliability when searching across multiple drives or "This PC". This

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09.03.2026

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Windows

Starting with the May 2026 Windows security update, Windows Autopatch is enabling hotpatch security updates by default because they are the quickest way to get secure. This change in default behavior will impact all eligible Microsoft Intune devices. Additional IT controls are coming in April. When will this happen: Devices will start receiving hotpatch updates by default with the May 2026 Windows security update. The tenant setting to opt out of hotpatch updates is scheduled to go live on April 1, 2026. How this will affect your organization: Devices that meet hotpatch prerequisites will get secure faster because full Windows security updates are applied without waiting for a restart. Devices are secured as soon as the update is installed. You don’t need to wait for devices to restart, saving on average three to five days. Devices will restart during baseline months, which are January,

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09.03.2026

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated March 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. Microsoft is introducing a new capability in Teams that enables Channel Agent to orchestrate tasks with select third-party Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, including GitHub, Asana, and Atlassian (JIRA). This integration supports collaborative workflows that reflect real human teamwork, allowing agents to transparently reason through tasks and gather information across tools. This change helps reduce manual switching between apps and improves task completion efficiency—all within the familiar Teams environment.A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 515466. When this will happen Targeted Release (Worldwide): Begins in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by end of July 2026 (previously late January). How this affec

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06.03.2026

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Windows

Do you need to update Secure Boot certificates across your organization before they start expiring in June 2026? Two events next week can help you with best practices and answers to your questions in real time. When will this happen:On March 9 at 7:30 AM PT (2:30 PM UTC) is Secure Boot certificate updates explained. This will be a fast-paced walkthrough of essential guidance - including how to test firmware, monitor device readiness, deploy updated certificates, and diagnose issues. Then, on March 12 at 8:00 AM PT (3:00 PM UTC), you can ask any questions you might have at the Secure Boot AMA. Members of the engineering team will be on camera and in the comments working to help with answers. What you need to do to prepare:Both events will take place on the Tech Community. Registration is not required, but you will need to sign in to the Tech Community with a Microsoft account in order to