Starting in mid-2025, Microsoft will offer organizations the option to decide if Windows 11 installations will automatically apply cumulative updates. This change comes after sysadmins expressed concerns about a previous policy that removed their control over updates. The new feature will implement during the Out-of-the-Box Experience (OOBE) for devices running version 22H2 or newer. While only security updates will be pushed automatically, organizations can also manage settings via Windows Autopilot or Group Policy, ensuring a smoother installation process and mitigating potential issues following updates.
From mid-2025, Microsoft will allow organizations to choose whether fresh Windows 11 installations will apply cumulative updates automatically, responding to sysadmin feedback.
This significant policy change aims to restore control to system administrators during the initial setup of Windows 11 devices and address issues arising from forced updates.
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