Microsoft changes how Defender for Endpoint EDR updates are delivered on Windows (opens in new tab)

Microsoft will distribute Defender for Endpoint EDR updates through Microsoft Update, enabling EDR security improvements to be released independently of monthly Windows operating system updates. The rollout started for Windows 10 devices in late May 2026 and will expand to Windows 11 and other supported Windows versions later this year. Microsoft expects deployment to be completed by fall 2026. Organizations whose devices receive updates through Microsoft Update do not need to take any action...