Improvements to Windows Autopatch Client Setup Script

Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 20, 2025 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The Windows Autopatch Client Setup script will be updated in February 2025 to uninstall the old Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension and improve application performance. Organizations should add device.autopatch.microsoft.com to their allow list and can seek assistance via the Microsoft Intune admin center.

We are updating the ‘Modern Workplace – Autopatch Client Setup’ script used by Windows Autopatch. Currently, this script installs the ‘Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension’ and ‘Windows Autopatch Client Broker’ applications, which share the same script for post-device registration readiness checks. The updated script will uninstall the old ‘Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension’ application and upgrade the existing application for improved performance.

When will this happen:

We will start the updates in early February 2025, and they will continue through late February 2025.How will this affect your organization:

The ‘Windows Autopatch Client Broker’ will replace the ‘Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension,’ offering better scalability and performance through Windows Autopatch. We are continuously working to enhance functionality. There will be no immediate impact on your environment.What you need to do to prepare:

To ensure the new application runs successfully, ensure that the new endpoint – device.autopatch.microsoft.com – is added to your allow list.

For more information, see Configure your network | Microsoft Learn. We will start the updates in early February, and they will continue through the end of the month.

If you have any questions or concerns, or need assistance, file a service request by visiting the Microsoft Intune admin center.

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