Windows Autopatch is just for client devices, as Microsoft has no plans to bring it to Windows Server, according to the FAQ. IT pros would have to apply those drivers manually, if wanted. If the driver is optional (that is, it gets published as 'Manual'), then it doesn't get automatically supported by Windows Autopatch. The scope of Windows Autopatch includes some, but not all, 'third-party' (non-Microsoft) drivers that would typically get automatically applied. While Microsoft essentially takes over the patching for organizations with Windows Autopatch, the service has rollback capabilities in cases where there are problems. However, Windows 365 for Business users aren't supported. Windows Autopatch also supports patching operations for Windows 365 for Enterprise users. The scheme will work with premises domain-joined devices if an organization uses 'Hybrid Azure AD mode with Microsoft Intune,' Microsoft explained in an accompanying FAQ, which means tying local Active Directory to the Azure Active Directory service.

It'll be free for organizations meeting certain Windows Enterprise E3-type licensing requirements and prerequisites, allowing them to automatically patch and update Windows 10 and Windows 11 client devices. Windows Autopatch is expected to reach the 'general availability' commercial-release stage in July. If either of the mentioned files are missing or you don’t see the correct results as described here, do the following:Ĭlick the link below to download the installer for the latest version of AutoUpdate.Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled Windows Autopatch, which lets Microsoft take over quality and security patching operations in organizations, including Windows operating system feature updates, plus driver updates.

Missing files or incorrect results? Install latest version of AutoUpdate rw-r-r- 1 root wheel 326176 May 25 07:31 /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/ In the output, such as the following example, look for permissions set to -rw-r-r- followed by root wheel as the owner. Check permissions and owner - Launch Daemons If you don't see these permissions, install the latest version of AutoUpdate below. rwxr-xr-x 1 root wheel 326176 May 25 07:31 /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/ In the output, such as the following example, look for permissions set to -rwxr-xr-x followed by root wheel as the owner. Check permissions and owner - Privileged Helper Tools To investigate this error, follow the steps below: Step 1. An error message upon attempting to run Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) may be due to a missing helper file or incorrectly set permissions.

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