Updated June 9, 2026: This message has been updated to reflect the availability of the June 2026 security update, which addresses CVE‑2026‑45585. If you have applied the temporary mitigations documented prior to this update’s release, you do not need to revert it once you install the update. Microsoft has updated the mitigation guidance in CVE-2026-45585, a Windows BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability. The June 2026 security update that addresses this vulnerability is now available. Note that a limited set of Windows versions are affected: Windows 11, versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2, and Windows Server 2025. When will this happen:The June 2026 security update and the updated mitigation guidance are available now. How this will affect your organization:Microsoft recommends applying the June 2026 security update to address this vulnerability. Windows devices that use BitLocker may
[What and Why:] We're introducing the ability for Viva Glint Company Admins to replace the default Microsoft confidentiality statement with custom messaging. This update helps organizations align employee survey experiences with internal confidentiality policies, legal requirements, and regional expectations—while maintaining a consistent, trusted experience across Viva Glint. This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557982. [Rollout Schedule:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early June 2026. [Impact on Your Organization:] Who is affected: Viva Glint Company Admins Users participating in Viva Glint surveys (if custom messaging is configured) Platforms/Services: Microsoft Viva Glint (web) What will happen: Admins can disable the default Microsoft Viva Glint confidentiality statement. Admins can configure custom confidentiality statements, including supp
[What and Why] Microsoft Copilot Studio is introducing support for Mistral Medium 3.5. This update will provide customers with more flexibility to select models that best meet their business needs for agent orchestration and generative AI scenarios. External models such as Mistral remain disabled by default and require admin opt-in, ensuring administrators maintain control over model usage, data access, and compliance. [Rollout Schedule] Public Preview: Rollout begins at the end of May 2026. [Impact on Your Organization] Who is affected Admins managing Microsoft Copilot Studio Organizations building or managing agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio Platforms/Services Microsoft Copilot Studio Microsoft admin center Power Platform admin center What will happen Mistral Medium 3.5 will be available as a selectable model in Copilot Studio for supported environments. The model will be included in
Update: Release of this feature has been updated. We are announcing the ability to discover what's driving engagement with the Usage page in Power Platform admin center. This feature will reach general availability on August 17, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature helps you identify the top resources in your organization that are driving success and spot adoption trends, such as usage spikes for apps, flows, and agents. At the top of the page, you will find a summary view showcasing the adoption trends over time, as well as the resources that are driving the most value. You'll be able to see metrics that include: The top apps by user activity The top flows by run volume The top agents by session count Below the summary view, detailed tables provide sortable views of all apps, flows, and agents that are in use in your organization. Sort by users for apps, runs for flows, and sessi
The May 2026 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. Looking to explore upcoming features and improvements in Windows 11? Check out the Windows roadmap. It includes what's coming to the Windows Insider Program, what's gradually rolling out, and what's generally available. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 25H2 update:Shared audio enables two people to listen to the same audio from a single Windows 11 PC at the same time. Task Manager now provides enhanced visibility into NPU usage, including new metrics and AI activity insights. Multi‑App Camera allows multiple apps to access the came
The Secure Boot status report in Windows Autopatch has been updated to offer deeper, device-level insights into Secure Boot certificate status, trust configuration, and readiness. New insights—such as confidence level, alerts, and detailed certificate reporting—can help you make more informed, targeted decisions about rolling out and monitoring certificate updates. When will this happen: These updates are now live in Windows Autopatch. What you need to do to prepare:No immediate action is required. We recommend reviewing the updated report in the Intune admin center and using the new signals to guide your Secure Boot certificate rollout strategy. They can also help you identify devices that need updates and plan targeted remediations. Additional information:You can learn more about the Secure Boot status report by consulting the Windows Autopatch documentation. For continued guidance and
In April 2026, we updated how storage is reported in Dataverse, moving solution-aware components and metadata from the database tier to the file tier. This change has no impact on apps, flows, solutions, or integrations. How does this affect me? Within the Power Platform admin center, under Resources and then Capacity:Database storage is lower by the amount previously attributed to this content. File storage is proportionally higher. Total tenant storage is unchanged. Content moved tiers; it did not grow. Database and file capacity are entitled and priced separately:If you were near your database limit, you likely have more headroom. If you were near your file limit, confirm you have sufficient file capacity; additional capacity is available via add-on. What do I need to do to prepare? This message is for awareness and no action required. We recommend admins sign in to the Power Platform
Updated May 18, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] To improve collaboration and streamline meeting workflows, Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to consult and merge Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) callers into active meetings—even when those callers are behind auto-attendants or Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems that require Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) navigation. This enhancement allows users to reach subject matter experts via dial-in and seamlessly bring them into the broader conversation. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 518218. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: Rolling out early April 2026 (previously early March), expected to complete by mid-April 2026 (previously mid-March). General Availability: Rolling out mid-April 2026 (previously late March), expected to complete by mid
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[Introduction] We’re improving how users get started with Copilot in PowerPoint for Windows by enabling presentation creation powered by Copilot directly from PowerPoint Home in the File menu. This update reduces friction at the start of the workflow, helping users move from idea to first draft faster without needing to open a new file. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560694. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late May 2026. [How this affects your organization:] Who is affected: Users on PowerPoint for Windows Users who are assigned a Microsoft Copilot license What will happen: Users will find a new option on PowerPoint Home (File menu) to create a presentation using Copilot. The experience is available immediately when PowerPoint is opened. The feature is enabled by default for eligible users. Existing Microsoft 365 and
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[Introduction] We’re improving how users get started with Copilot in PowerPoint for Windows by enabling presentation creation powered by Copilot directly from PowerPoint Home in the File menu. This update reduces friction at the start of the workflow, helping users move from idea to first draft faster without needing to open a new file. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560536. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in late May 2026. [How this affects your organization:] Who is affected: Users on PowerPoint for Mac Users who are assigned a Microsoft Copilot license What will happen: Users will find a new option on PowerPoint Home (File menu) to create a presentation using Copilot. The experience is available immediately when PowerPoint is opened. The feature is enabled by default for eligible users. Existing Microsoft 365 and Copi
If you are an IT admin with questions about managing and updating Windows, we want to help. Every third Thursday of the month, we host a live chat-based event on the Tech Community called Windows Office Hours. Members of the Windows, Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Windows Autopatch, and Windows 365 engineering teams will be standing by to answer your questions. Want to attend the May 21 session of Office Hours? Add it to your calendar and select Attend on the event page to let us know you’re coming. There is no video or live meeting component. Simply visit the event page, log in to the Tech Community, and leave your questions in the Comments section. You can also bookmark https://aka.ms/Windows/OfficeHours for upcoming dates (and the ability to add this event to your calendar). We look forward to helping you.
Windows Autopatch is now broadly available in Government Community Cloud (GCC). The $0 Windows Enterprise (OLS) activation SKU is no longer required for Microsoft 365 G3 and G5 SKUs in GCC. Windows Autopatch is now included with eligible Microsoft 365 GCC subscriptions. Eligible subscriptions include Microsoft 365 G3 GCC, Microsoft 365 GCC G5, and Microsoft 365 GCC G5 without WDATP/CAS Unified. When will this happen:This change is now available. How this will affect your organization:The Windows Enterprise (OLS) activation SKU is no longer required to access Windows Autopatch features in Microsoft Intune. These features include update policies for feature, quality, and driver updates, plus enhanced reporting. What you need to do to prepare:No action is required. Windows Autopatch capabilities are now available automatically in Microsoft Intune for eligible Microsoft 365 GCC subscriptions