Windows enrollment will include quality updates during OOBE

In the coming weeks, the Windows enrollment experience for managed devices will be updated to automatically enable quality updates during the out-of-box experience (OOBE). This change ensures that devices are fully patched and ready to use as soon as they are enrolled. 

When will this happen: 

This change is scheduled to roll out with the October 2024 security update for Windows 11, version 22H2 and later. 

 

How this will affect your organization: 

After this update, all devices running Windows 11, version 22H2 or later that are enrolled with a mobile device management (MDM) solution, such as Microsoft Intune, will automatically download and install quality updates during the OOBE. This applies to all enrolled Windows devices, regardless of whether they are pre-registered with Windows Autopilot or not. The updates will be applied before the user reaches the desktop, ensuring that the device is fully patched before logging in. 

Note that device setup may require additional time due to quality update installation during the OOBE. The amount of time required will vary, depending on when the device was most recently updated, internet speed, and device performance. 

Plan accordingly for additional device setup time. If you are using Temporary Access Passes, we recommend extending the validity period during enrollment to prevent passcodes from expiring. For more information, review Important changes to the Windows enrollment experience coming soon.