Microsoft to Enable Hotpatch Feature by Default on Windows 11 in May 2026

Microsoft will enable the Hotpatch feature by default on eligible Windows 11 machines starting in May 2026. The change targets enterprise environments and applies specifically to Windows 11 systems. Hotpatch allows security updates to be applied without requiring a system reboot. No additional technical details, eligibility criteria, or specific impacts were provided in the announcement. The rollout is scheduled for the specified date without further conditions mentioned.