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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Key notes

We’re sure you have a great memory, so you must remember that the Autopatch service was first announced back in April.

Back then, Microsoft said it would be made generally available in July 2022 and committed to providing this for free to customers with a Windows 10 or 11 Enterprise E3 license or greater.

Now, as the latest update from the Redmond-based tech giant, the Windows Autopatch service has reached public preview.

Here’s what you need to know about Windows Autopatch

The Autopatch feature automatically manages the deployment of Windows 10 and Windows 11 quality and feature updates, drivers, firmware, and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise updates.

Microsoft says that the launch date for the service is definitely July, so the release of a public preview gives interested users a chance to try it out a few weeks early.

You will surely want to take advantage of such a service, but you should know that there are certainprerequisitesfor doing so.

How do I enroll in the Autopatch program?

Now that you’ve seen what you’re getting, you are surely going to want a piece of the action, so we’re about to show you how you can achieve that.

There are a few steps needed for taking advantage of this great service, so sit back and go through this same process:

Also, you might want to take a look at the detailed instructions on how toadd devices to your test ringand how toresolve the status of tenant not readyorstatus of device not ready or device not registered.

Wondering what the end game is here? This new service aims to move the update orchestration from organizations to Microsoft.

You can learn a lot more about everything Windows Autopatch stands for by going through theavailable documentation.

Have you already enrolled for the public preview of Windows Autopatch? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Windows Autopatch just became available for public preview#

Here’s what you need to know about Windows Autopatch#

How do I enroll in the Autopatch program?#