Broader Windows Autopatch availability to Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC)
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Windows Autopatch is now broadly available in Government Community Cloud (GCC). The $0 Windows Enterprise (OLS) activation SKU is no longer required for Microsoft 365 G3 and G5 SKUs in GCC. Windows Autopatch is now included with eligible Microsoft 365 GCC subscriptions. Eligible subscriptions include Microsoft 365 G3 GCC, Microsoft 365 GCC G5, and Microsoft 365 GCC G5 without WDATP/CAS Unified. When will this happen:This change is now available. How this will affect your organization:The Windows Enterprise (OLS) activation SKU is no longer required to access Windows Autopatch features in Microsoft Intune. These features include update policies for feature, quality, and driver updates, plus enhanced reporting. What you need to do to prepare:No action is required. Windows Autopatch capabilities are now available automatically in Microsoft Intune for eligible Microsoft 365 GCC subscriptions
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Tune in May 18 to ask Microsoft anything about Secure Boot
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Secure Boot certificates start expiring in June of 2026. Whether you’re actively deploying or just starting to plan, an ongoing series of AMAs is here to provide you with clear, practical answers directly from Microsoft experts. When will this happen: The next Secure Boot AMA will take place on the Microsoft Tech Community at 8:00 AM PDT on May 18, 2026. What you need to do to prepare:Visit https://aka.ms/AMA/SecureBoot and sign in to the Tech Community to post your questions in advance or in real time during the event. You’ll also find options to add the event to your calendar. Additional information:For continued guidance and updates, bookmark the Secure Boot playbook and https://aka.ms/GetSecureBoot.
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The May 2026 Windows security update is now available
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The May 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 KB5083631 (released April 30, 2026). This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. This update expands high confidence device targeting data, increasing coverage of devices eligible to automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates. Devices receive the new certificates only after demonstrating sufficient suc
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Configuring firewall and proxies for smooth Windows updates
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A new guide is here to help you troubleshoot connection issues with the Windows Update service. Some of these issues have to do with the embedded network security design. The key is in the configuration of your network endpoints for firewalls and proxies. When will this happen: While the solution isn’t new, new guidance is now published to help with ongoing troubleshooting. How this will affect your organization: By design, Windows Update doesn’t trust servers that don’t have TLS certificates issued by an actual Windows Update trust anchor. Your firewalls and proxies might block access to the trustworthy and necessary Windows Update service if your configuration is either intercepting TLS connections or isn’t passing TLS requests through for the necessary DNS subdomains. The new guide helps you diagnose and fix related issues. What you need to do to prepare: Diagnose connection issues by
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Upgrade to Windows Server 2025, now via Windows Update
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Windows Update can be used to perform an in-place upgrade of Windows Server without installation media. This Windows Server feature update can help move Windows Server 2022 or Windows Server 2019 installations to Windows Server 2025, following the same process used to download monthly updates through Windows Update. Upgrading helps keep your servers secure, supported, and able to use the latest features and performance improvements. Plan your installation and learn about the in-place upgrade paths by version, prerequisites, and restrictions, at Opt-In Windows Server 2025 Feature Update from the WS 2022 and WS 2019 Settings Dialog. When will this happen:This feature update path is available now. To see the Windows Server 2025 offer in Settings > Windows Update, servers must meet these update baselines:Windows Server 2022: March 2026 Cumulative Update (KB5078766) or later. Windows Server 2
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The April 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available
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The April 2026 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2. 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. Looking to explore upcoming features and improvements in Windows 11? Check out the Windows roadmap. It includes what’s coming to the Windows Insider Program, what’s gradually rolling out, and what’s generally available. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 25H2 update: Xbox mode is now available on Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets. Xbox mode provides a streamlined, full-screen interface that places games front and center while minimizing background activity. You can enter Xbox mode from the Xbox app, Game Bar