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How to enable automatic optional updates in Windows 11
The new policy was released to Windows 11 with the latest Dev build.
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Updated onNovember 20, 2023
updated onNovember 20, 2023
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If you remember, earlier this year, Microsoft announced in a build release thatIT admins would be able to enable automatic optional updatesin Windows 11.
The feature would do as it says: it would allow automatic optional updates for the operating system, without having to look up them manually, download them, and install them.
Turns out thatthe latest release to the Dev Channelnow allows admins to actually enable the feature. Spotted by Windows enthusiast,@XenoPanther, the feature presents itself as a new policy, and once set in place, will allow the automatic download of optional updates.
Now, optional updates are not essential to theintegrity of Windows 11, meaning that the operating system can function without them. However, as optional updates are often focused on peripherals, downloading and installing them will make sure your device works properly.
So, enabling this feature could be a plus to the well-functioning of every device in a company, or network.
Here’s how to enable automatic optional updates in Windows 11
IT admins will be able to disable this policy at will or enable it, essentially allowing them greater control when it comes to Windows updates.
When it’s enabled, Windows will treat the optional updates as mandatory updates, meaning that it will automatically download and install them.
While it can be seen as a useful feature, it can also become a headache when certain optional updates will need to be installed for various reasons.
But what do you think about it?
More about the topics:Windows 11,Windows Update
Flavius Floare
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He’s always curious and ready to take on everything new in the tech world, covering Microsoft’s products on a daily basis. The passion for gaming and hardware feeds his journalistic approach, making him a great researcher and news writer that’s always ready to bring you the bleeding edge!
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