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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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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

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04.03.2026

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Windows

Catch up on important changes across Windows update management, Windows 365, security, and productivity with Windows news you can use for February 2026. Key announcements include general availability of the first sign‑in restore experience in Windows Backup for Organizations, new Start menu customization policies, expanded Windows 365 capabilities and regional availability, and guidance around Windows 11, version 26H1. On the security front, you’ll find a helpful list of new tools and resources to help you manage upcoming Secure Boot certificate expirations plus details on strengthened protections such as DPAPI key rotation and native Sysmon functionality in Windows. When will this happen:Some improvements summarized in this monthly recap are already available, while others are rolling out gradually. What you need to do to prepare:Read February's recap, which includes links to resources

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03.03.2026

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Microsoft Teams

Introduction We are introducing license-based management updates for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android (MTRA) and other Android-based Teams devices that are synced to the Teams Rooms Pro Management Portal through Device Management (DM) services. This update aligns management portal capabilities with existing Teams Rooms license entitlements (Basic, Standard, and Pro). By enforcing license boundaries in the portal, this change provides clearer expectations for inventory visibility versus advanced monitoring and management features, while maintaining the current in-room meeting experience. These changes apply only to Android devices currently synced from DM services. Internet of Things (IoT)–based Android management convergence is still in progress and is not yet Generally Available. When this will happen General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Rollout will begin in early Marc

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02.03.2026

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Windows

Enhance your organization’s Windows update reliability with Windows Autopatch update readiness. Designed to help IT teams proactively prepare devices for upcoming Windows updates, update readiness surfaces risks and blockers before updates are deployed, reducing failures, downtime, and reactive troubleshooting. Built into Windows Autopatch, it provides actionable insights that help ensure that devices are in a healthy, update-ready state across your fleet. With update readiness insights, you gain early visibility into configuration gaps, policy conflicts, and device conditions that commonly prevent updates from successful installation. This shifts update management from a reactive model to a proactive, insight-driven approach helping keep devices secure, compliant, and productive. When will this happen: Windows Autopatch update readiness is available to those using Windows Autopatch and

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26.02.2026

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Windows

New documentation is now available to help IT administrators prepare for Secure Boot certificate updates and manage update readiness across virtual and cloud‑managed Windows environments. The documentation covers Secure Boot certificate updates for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 Cloud PCs, as well as monitoring Secure Boot certificate status using Microsoft Intune remediations to provide visibility into readiness across managed devices. Together, these resources help ensure virtual and cloud‑managed Windows environments remain secure and continue to receive updates after June 2026.When will this happen:This documentation is available now. Secure Boot certificates begin expiring in June 2026.How this will affect your organization:Organizations managing virtual or cloud‑managed Windows environments may need to review Secure Boot certificate update planning and readiness. The documen