Upgrade to Windows 11 with Windows Autopatch groups

Use Windows Autopatch groups to gradually roll out Windows 11 before Windows 10 reaches end of servicing on October 14, 2025. A newly published upgrade playbook guides you to: assess Windows 11 readiness, segment devices into Windows Autopatch groups, configure how fast the feature update rolls out, and monitor your rollout.    When will this happen:  The capabilities and tools mentioned in this article are widely available and can be used today. Windows 10 will reach end of servicing on October 14, 2025.    How this will affect your organization:  Windows Autopatch offers the fastest, safest way to upgrade to Windows 11—built for phased, controlled rollouts that align with IT priorities. Windows Autopatch groups can make the process faster and easier with phased deployments, readiness insights, and powerful reporting so you can upgrade with confidence.    What you need to do to prepare:  Follow the steps in this upgrade playbook to gradually upgrade your devices to Windows 11.  For any Windows 10 devices enrolled in Extended Security Updates (ESU), remember to create a dedicated group and manage them separately.     Additional information:  Read all the details for common and ESU scenarios in Upgrade to Windows 11 with Windows Autopatch groups.  Learn how to manage Windows feature updates with Windows Autopatch.  Visit official documentation on how to Manage Windows Autopatch groups.  Enhance your monitoring with Windows update compatibility reports.   For more details on the ESU scenario, see When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates.  Message ID: MC1126054

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