{"id":350131,"date":"2025-07-08T16:52:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T23:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/?p=350131"},"modified":"2025-07-08T16:54:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T23:54:57","slug":"hotpatching-rebootless-security-updates-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/hotpatching-rebootless-security-updates-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotpatching Now Available for 64-bit Arm Devices, Microsoft Brings Rebootless Security Updates to Windows 11 24H2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"prose text-pretty dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\">\n<p class=\"my-0\">Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of hotpatching for Windows 11, version 24H2 Arm64 devices, marking a significant milestone in Windows update management. This improvement allows IT administrators to deliver critical security updates to <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/windows-itpro-blog\/hotpatching-now-available-for-64-bit-arm-architecture\/4430949\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arm-based endpoints without requiring users to restart their devices<\/a>\u2014a feature previously limited to x64 (AMD\/Intel) platforms<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The hottest way to update Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 - Microsoft Technical Takeoff\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/33vM7Tq6vMk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>What Is Hotpatching?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inside hotpatch updates for Windows\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_OBB1F2ZMYs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/deployment\/windows-autopatch\/manage\/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotpatching is a Windows update technology<\/a> that applies security patches directly to the in-memory code of running processes. This means devices remain secure and productive, with minimal user disruption and no forced reboots for most updates. The technology has already demonstrated its value in the enterprise world, with millions of x64 devices benefiting from streamlined patch management and reduced downtime since its broader rollout in April 2025<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"my-0\">\u201cWith Hotpatch and the Autopatch feature updates, we have seen a more enhanced system with minimized downtime and streamlined patch management.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2014 Pat Macfarlane, Senior Workstation Engineer, TriNet USA, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Why This Matters for Organizations Using Arm64 Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The expansion of hotpatching to Arm64 devices is a game-changer for organizations adopting the latest Windows on Arm hardware, including Surface and other OEM devices. Previously, Arm64 support was only available in public preview, but now, all eligible Windows 11 24H2 Arm64 devices can benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Immediate Security Compliance:<\/strong> Security updates are applied as soon as they\u2019re released, drastically reducing the window of vulnerability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>No Downtime:<\/strong> Users stay productive\u2014no more forced restarts or lost work due to update cycles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Smaller Update Payloads:<\/strong> Updates are more efficient, with smaller downloads and faster installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Enterprise-Grade Control:<\/strong> Seamless integration with Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopatch for centralized management and reporting<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Prerequisites for Enabling Hotpatching on Arm64<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">To take advantage of hotpatching on Arm64 devices, organizations must ensure the following requirements are met:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2 (Build 26100.2033 or later)<\/strong> with the current baseline update installed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Eligible License:<\/strong> Windows 11 Enterprise E3\/E5, Microsoft 365 F3, Windows 11 Education A3\/A5, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, or Windows 365 Enterprise.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enabled:<\/strong> VBS must be turned on for a device to receive hotpatch updates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Disable Compiled Hybrid PE (CHPE):<\/strong> Arm64 devices must have CHPE disabled, as it is not compatible with hotpatching.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Device Management:<\/strong> Use Microsoft Intune to deploy and manage hotpatch policies<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>How to Enable Hotpatching on Arm64 Devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>1. Disable CHPE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"350189\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/hotpatching-rebootless-security-updates-windows-11\/arm64-hotpatch-ga-create-profile-disable-chpe\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,673\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ARM64 hotpatch GA &#8211; Create profile &#8211; disable CHPE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-350189\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Hotpatching Now Available for 64-bit Arm Devices, Microsoft Brings Rebootless Security Updates to Windows 11 24H2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE-150x84.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=240&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Create-profile-disable-CHPE.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>CHPE (Compiled Hybrid PE) is a compatibility layer used for x86 emulation on Arm64 devices. Hotpatching requires CHPE to be disabled. This can be done in two ways:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Via Microsoft Intune or Group Policy:<\/strong><br \/>\nSet the following CSP (Configuration Service Provider) policy:<br \/>\n<code>.\/Device\/Vendor\/MSFT\/Policy\/Config\/Hotpatch\/DisableCHPE = 1<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Via Registry Key:<\/strong><br \/>\nSet the following registry value and restart the device once:<br \/>\n<code>HKLM\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Session Manager\\Memory Management\\HotPatchRestrictions = 1<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Once CHPE is disabled and the device is rebooted, the <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/windows-itpro-blog\/hotpatch-for-windows-client-now-available\/4399808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">system will be eligible for hotpatch updates<\/a><span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-xs mt-5 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 dark:font-[475]\"><strong>2. Enroll Devices in a Hotpatch-Enabled Quality Update Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dqHxjEFP.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"350177\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/hotpatching-rebootless-security-updates-windows-11\/dqhxjefp\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dqHxjEFP.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,360\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"dqHxjEFP\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dqHxjEFP.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dqHxjEFP.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-350177\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dqHxjEFP.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Hotpatching Now Available for 64-bit Arm Devices, Microsoft Brings Rebootless Security Updates to Windows 11 24H2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dqHxjEFP.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dqHxjEFP-150x84.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dqHxjEFP.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=256&amp;ssl=1 256w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dqHxjEFP.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dqHxjEFP.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Go to the <strong>Microsoft Intune admin center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Navigate to <strong>Devices &gt; Windows updates &gt; Quality updates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Create or edit a Windows quality update policy. <a href=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&w=2560&ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"350188\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/msftnewsnow.com\/hotpatching-rebootless-security-updates-windows-11\/arm64-hotpatch-ga-edit-quality-update-policy\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,470\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ARM64 hotpatch GA &#8211; Edit quality update policy\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-350188\" src=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy.png?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=88&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Hotpatching Now Available for 64-bit Arm Devices, Microsoft Brings Rebootless Security Updates to Windows 11 24H2\" width=\"1000\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy-150x71.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/e7drz69p964.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ARM64-hotpatch-GA-Edit-quality-update-policy.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=88&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Under <strong>Automatic update deployment settings<\/strong>, set \u201cWhen available, apply without restarting the device\u201d to <strong>Allow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Assign the policy to your Arm64 device group<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>What Happens When CHPE Is Disabled?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Hotpatch Updates Offered:<\/strong> Eligible Arm64 devices enrolled in the policy will now receive hotpatch updates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Continued x86 App Support:<\/strong> Devices can still run x86 applications in emulation mode, though performance may vary depending on workload.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Performance Considerations:<\/strong> Disabling CHPE may impact performance for certain workloads. Microsoft recommends validating the change in your environment before broad deployment<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>Best Practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Test Before Broad Deployment:<\/strong> Validate application compatibility and performance after disabling CHPE.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Monitor Update Status:<\/strong> Use Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopatch reporting features to track device compliance and update status.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Quarterly Baseline Updates:<\/strong> While hotpatching reduces the need for restarts, devices still require a full baseline update (with a restart) at the start of each quarter to remain eligible for hotpatching<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Licensing and Hardware Eligibility:<\/strong> Ensure all endpoints meet the OS, hardware, and licensing requirements for hotpatching<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><strong>Fallback to Standard Updates:<\/strong> Organizations can switch back to standard monthly updates at any time if needed<span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\" class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-base font-[500] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[475] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><strong>How Hotpatching Compares to Traditional Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group relative\">\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto md:max-w-[90vw] border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50 dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 bg-transparent\">\n<table class=\"border-borderMain dark:border-borderMainDark my-[1em] w-full table-auto border\">\n<thead class=\"bg-offset dark:bg-offsetDark\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"border-borderMain px-sm py-sm dark:border-borderMainDark break-normal border text-left align-top\">Feature<\/th>\n<th class=\"border-borderMain px-sm py-sm dark:border-borderMainDark break-normal border text-left align-top\">Hotpatching<\/th>\n<th class=\"border-borderMain px-sm py-sm dark:border-borderMainDark break-normal border text-left align-top\">Traditional Updates<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Reboot Required<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">No (except quarterly baseline)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Yes (for most security updates)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Update Payload Size<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Smaller, security-focused<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Larger, includes features\/fixes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">User Disruption<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Minimal<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Moderate to high<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Compliance Speed<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Immediate<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Delayed until reboot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Management Integration<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Intune, Autopatch<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-borderMain px-sm dark:border-borderMainDark min-w-[48px] break-normal border\">Intune, WSUS, SCCM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"px-two bg-background border-border shadow-subtle pointer-coarse:opacity-100 right-xs absolute bottom-0 flex gap-2 rounded-lg border py-px opacity-0 transition-opacity group-hover:opacity-100\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center min-w-0 font-medium gap-1 justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center size-3.5\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">The general availability of hotpatching for Windows 11 24H2 Arm64 devices marks a pivotal advancement for organizations seeking to maximize uptime and minimize user disruption. By enabling in-memory security updates without reboots, Microsoft empowers IT teams to maintain robust security postures while keeping productivity high. As more organizations embrace Arm-based hardware, hotpatching will be a key differentiator in modern endpoint management strategies<\/span><span class=\"whitespace-nowrap\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of hotpatching for Windows 11, version 24H2 Arm64 devices, marking a significant milestone in Windows update management. This improvement allows IT administrators to deliver critical security updates to Arm-based endpoints without requiring users to restart their devices\u2014a feature previously limited to x64 (AMD\/Intel) platforms. What Is Hotpatching? 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