Hotpatch updates for Windows 11, version 24H2, are available, with the first update for enterprises coming in May 2025. Resources and prerequisites for implementation are provided, including device requirements and enrollment instructions. These updates aim to enhance security while minimizing disruptions.
Do you have questions about hotpatch updates? The first Windows 11 hotpatch update since general availability is coming to enterprises in the second week of May 2025. Here is a list of recently published resources to help you get started and make the most of this feature.
When this will happen:
How this will affect your organization:
With hotpatch updates, you can quickly take measures to help protect your organization from cyberattacks, while minimizing user disruptions. Multiple resources are available to help you learn more and to start using this technology successfully.
What you need to do to prepare:
Review the resources listed in Additional information to get answers to your questions and get started with hotpatch updates on eligible Windows 11 devices. Prerequisites include:
To receive the May 2025 hotpatch update, enroll your devices into hotpatching and update them with the April 2025 baseline update.
Additional information:
Note: A hotpatch calendar is now also incorporated into the Windows Server release information.