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03.11.2025

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Windows

Start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Discover news about Microsoft Ignite 2025, update and driver management, Windows 11 productivity features, Microsoft Intune, AI capabilities, lifecycle milestones, security, and more. When will this happen: Improvements summarized in this monthly recap are already available. Note that some of them are rolling out gradually. How this will affect your organization: You can start seeing improvements across various workflows in your organization with: Hotpatch updates that help you achieve security and compliance more quickly A new policy to remove select provisioned in-box apps without custom imaging and complex scripts New settings for Windows 11, version 25H2 in the Microsoft Intune Settings Catalog 10 key Microsoft Intune capabilities that will help simplify the upgrade to Windo

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31.10.2025

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

[Introduction] Microsoft is introducing the Employee Self-Service Agent, a custom agent that you can configure and extend to streamline HR and IT support experiences. This agent acts as a unified entry point for employees to access information and complete common workplace tasks, reducing friction and improving productivity across your organization.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487836.[When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Started early June 2025Public Preview (Worldwide): Started early July 2025General Availability (Worldwide): Begins early November 2025 [How this affects your organization:] Who is affected: Employee service delivery teams (e.g HR function/IT function)Organizations using Microsoft 365 Copilot Studio Admins managing HR and IT support workflows Employees accessing self-service support through Copilot What will happen: Admins and agent makers

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31.10.2025

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Microsoft Purview

[Introduction] To help organizations better protect sensitive files in transit, we're introducing a public preview for extending Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to the network through integration with Entra Global Secure Access Internet Access. Through this integration, organizations can intercept and inspect file traffic at the network layer and enforce actions based on DLP policy conditions. It helps prevent sensitive files from being shared with untrusted cloud applications through browsers, apps, APIs, add-ins, and more—including generative AI platforms, cloud storage, and content-sharing services—while managing alerts and incidents through Purview and Microsoft Defender.This message is associated with Roadmap ID 522096. [When this will happen:] Public preview: Rollout begins mid-November 2025 and completes by mid-December 2025. General availability: Rollout beg

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28.10.2025

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Windows

The October 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained.Looking to explore upcoming features and improvements in Windows 11? Check out the Windows roadmap. It includes what’s coming to the Windows Insider Program, what’s gradually rolling out, and what’s generally available.Highlights for the Windows 11, version 25H2 update: The Start menu has been redesigned to help you access your apps more quickly and smoothly. Its redesigned layout makes it easier than ever to find what you need.The prompt box in Click to Do* streamlines interaction with Copilot, helping you work more efficiently. You can typ

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28.10.2025

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Windows

The October 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 23H2. The non-security preview update will be available soon for Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained.Looking to explore upcoming features and improvements in Windows 11? Check out the Windows roadmap. It includes what’s coming to the Windows Insider Program, what’s gradually rolling out, and what’s generally available.Highlights for the Windows 11, version 23H2 update: This update addresses an issue where the touch keyboard does not enter characters into text fields after the device wakes from sleep.This update addresses an issue where external virtual swit

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27.10.2025

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Windows

IMPORTANT: This notice is only relevant for environments where:Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is used to deploy Windows security updates to Windows Server devices.Scan Cab is used to check for update compliance.The October 2025 Scan Cab was deployed before 8:54 PM PT on October 24, 2025. An updated version of the October 2025 Scan Cab was made available at 8:54 am PT on October 24, 2025. This Scan Cab includes new metadata corresponding to new updates for the following versions of Windows Server:• Windows Server 2025 (KB5070762; KB5070881) • Windows Server, version 23H2 (KB5070879) • Windows Server 2022 (KB5070884) • Azure Automanage for Windows Server 2022 with Hotpatch (KB5070892) • Windows Server 2019 (KB5070883) • Windows Server 2016 (KB5070882) • Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB5070886) • Windows Server 2012 (KB5070887) The new Microsoft updates for these Windows Server versions, r