Microsoft Fixes Windows Autopatch Bug That Bypassed Driver Restrictions
Summary
A Windows Autopatch bug let some managed Windows 11 devices in the EU install restricted driver updates without approval, sometimes causing reboots or system failures. Microsoft says a service-side fix is in place; no customer action is needed.
Key points
- The issue affected a limited number of Windows 11 25H2, 24H2, and 23H2 devices managed by Windows Autopatch in the EU.
- Some devices installed recommended driver updates despite administrator policies requiring manual approval.
- Affected systems could reboot unexpectedly or experience system failures, depending on the drivers installed.
- Microsoft resolved the issue with a service-side fix; no client update or customer action is required.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Windows Autopatch driver-deployment bug
- Impact
- A service-side defect caused a limited number of Windows Autopatch-managed Windows 11 devices in the European Union to install driver updates without required administrator approval. Some affected systems experienced unexpected reboots or system failures. Microsoft says the issue is fixed and no customer action is required.
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Windows 11The bug affected limited Windows 11 client versions and could cause unexpected reboots or system failures, but Microsoft says the service-side fix requires no customer action.Windows AutopatchMicrosoft fixed a Windows Autopatch issue that pushed restricted driver updates to some managed Windows devices in the European Union.Windows UpdateAutopatch in the European Union (EU) region might have received unexpected driver updates from Windows Update, despite administrative policies configured to restrict driver deployment,” Microsoft said.