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AMA: Managing Windows updates

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Wednesday, Jun 05, 2024, 09:30 AM PDT
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Managing updates across an organization doesn’t have to be complicated. Have questions on how to control update offerings and experiences? Want to know the best ways to test on a subset of devices before deploying updates across your organization? Need to balance timely update deployment with a positive update experience for the people in your organization? Bring your questions to this Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) session!

 

This session is part of Tech Community Live: Windows edition.

Add it to your calendar, RSVP for event reminders, and post your questions and comments below! This session will also be recorded and available on demand shortly after conclusion of the live event.

 

Heather_Poulsen
Updated Dec 27, 2024
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    • Char_Cheesman's avatar
      Char_Cheesman
      Bronze Contributor
      Jun 05, 2024

      Thanks for participating in today's session of AMA: Managing Windows updates! For reference, the panel covered your question at 19:45.

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    Char_Cheesman
    Bronze Contributor
    Jun 05, 2024

    Welcome to the AMA: Managing Windows updates. Let's get started! Post your questions in the Comments. We'll be answering questions in the live stream and in chat.

  • Biyakuga_Higashiri's avatar
    Biyakuga_Higashiri
    Copper Contributor
    Jun 04, 2024

    Hi Heather Poulsen,

    Thank you for inviting me to the Windows Tech Community Live event.

    I will do my best to attend. However, if I am unable to join, I would like to submit a question for the developer panel.

    Regarding the management of Windows updates, I have encountered challenges, particularly with updating drivers for new computers. Currently, I must visit the motherboard and other device manufacturers' websites to download the latest drivers.

    Over time, I have observed that the most recent motherboard drivers are generally safe to update and often enhance system stability by fixing bugs.

    Are there any plans to simplify and expedite this process? Specifically, will there be a method to allow users to download the latest drivers directly through Windows Update, eliminating the need to visit multiple manufacturer websites?

    Thank you for your attention.

    Best regards,
    Biyakuga Higashiri

    • Char_Cheesman's avatar
      Char_Cheesman
      Bronze Contributor
      Jun 05, 2024

      Thanks for participating in today's session of AMA: Managing Windows updates! For reference, the panel covered your question at 3:30.

  • Dennis Loudon's avatar
    Dennis Loudon
    Copper Contributor
    Jun 03, 2024
    Will there ever be a path for currently unsupported PC's to go from Windows 10 to Windows 11?
    • Karl-WE's avatar
      Karl-WE
      MVP
      Jun 04, 2024

      Hi Dennis, I personally doubt this. The requirements on CPU (like fTPM, SSE 4.2) and HW like Secure Boot (Mainboard + CPU + GPU) and drivers (Core Isolation, HVCI) are crucial for today's security and to mitigate modern attack vectors.

      • Joe_Lurie's avatar
        Joe_Lurie
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        Jun 05, 2024

        Dennis Loudon thanks for the question, and Karl-WE thanks for the correct reply! Today we have no plans to lessen the security requirements which would allow Windows 11 to install on devices that don't have a TPM (or have an older one) or don't support Secure Boot. My recommendation is to make sure these devices are running Windows 10, version 22H2 with the latest security updates, and keep updating it through Oct 14, 2025. As you buy new devices, make sure they are capable of running Windows 11.

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Jun 5, 20249:30 AM - 10:30 AM PDT