Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2 gives you the ability to apply security updates without restarting a device. This keeps your client computers up to date and secure. By reducing the number of Patch Tuesday restarts, these devices are also more available. You can manage and apply updates using Autopatch with Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2. Some of the benefits include:
- Higher availability and fewer restarts
- Faster deployment of updates because the packages are smaller, install faster, and have easier patch orchestration using Autopatch for update management.
- Better protection because the hotpatch packages focus to address Windows security updates and you don’t have to restart.
Hotpatch updates for calendar year 2026
Check the release cycles for Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2. With Hotpatching, devices receive a baseline cumulative update in the first month of each quarter.
January to April
Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2
| Month | Update Type | Type | KB article |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2026.01 B | Baseline (Restart) | KB5074109 |
| February | 2026.02 B | Hotpatch | KB5077212 |
| March | 2026.03 B | Hotpatch | KB5079420 |
| April | 2026.04 B | Baseline (Restart) | KB5083769 |
May to August
Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2
| Month | Update Type | Type | KB article |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 2026.05 B | Hotpatch | KB5089466 |
| June | 2026.06 B | Baseline (Restart) | KB5094126 |
| July | 2026.07 B | Baseline (Restart) | |
| August | 2026.08 B | Hotpatch |
September to December
Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2
| Month | Update Type | Type | KB article |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 2026.09 B | Hotpatch | |
| October | 2026.10 B | Baseline (Restart) | |
| November | 2026.11 B | Hotpatch | |
| December | 2026.12 B | Hotpatch |
Hotpatch updates for calendar year 2025
View the release cycles for Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2.
January to April
Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2
| Month | Update Type | Type | KB article |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2025.01 B | Baseline (Restart) | KB5050009 |
| February | 2025.02 B | Hotpatch | KB5052105 |
| March | 2025.03 B | Hotpatch | KB5053636 |
| April | 2025.04 B | Baseline (Restart) | KB5055523 |
May to August
Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2
| Month | Update Type | Type | KB article |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 2025.05 B | Hotpatch | KB5058497 |
| June | 2025.06 B | Hotpatch | KB5060841 |
| July | 2025.07 B | Baseline (Restart) | KB5062553 |
| August | 2025.08 B | Hotpatch | KB5064010 |
September to December
Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2
| Month | Update Type | Type | KB article |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 2025.09 B | Hotpatch | KB5065474 |
| October | 2025.10 B | Baseline (Restart) | KB5066835 |
| November | 2025.11 B | Hotpatch | KB5068966 |
| December | 2025.12 B | Hotpatch | KB5072014 |
Hotpatch updates for calendar year 2024
Find all the hotpatch updates for Windows 11 on the calendar.
September to December
Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2
| Month | Update Type | Type | KB article |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 2024.09 B | N/A | N/A |
| October | 2024.10 B | N/A | N/A |
| November | 2024.11 B | Hotpatch | KB5046696 |
| December | 2024.12 B | Hotpatch | KB5048794 |