Microsoft fixes Windows Autopatch bug installing restricted drivers
Source: Bleeping Computer
Issue Summary
Microsoft has fixed a Windows Autopatch bug that caused driver updates restricted by administrative policies to be deployed on some Autopatch‑managed Windows devices in the European Union (EU).
Affected Devices
The issue impacted a limited number of devices running client Windows platforms, specifically:
- Windows 11 25H2
- Windows 11 24H2
- Windows 11 23H2
These devices installed recommended driver updates without user approval, even when IT‑admin policies required manual approval. Some systems also experienced unexpected reboots or, in certain cases, system failures depending on the drivers installed.
Fix Details
Microsoft released a service‑side fix that resolves the bug. No client‑side updates or additional actions are required from customers.
“A limited subset of devices managed by Windows Autopatch in the European Union (EU) region might have received unexpected driver updates from Windows Update, despite administrative policies configured to restrict driver deployment. This issue has been fixed through a service‑side fix. No client‑side updates or further action are required from customers.” – Microsoft
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Windows Server 2025 automatic upgrades – Last month Microsoft resolved a bug that caused Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems to upgrade unexpectedly to Windows Server 2025.
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Office installation issues on Windows 365 – On Tuesday, Microsoft confirmed that some customers are experiencing problems installing Office on Windows 365 devices due to a configuration change introduced by a recent service update.
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