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Microsoft's New $1.50 Fee for Windows Server Hotpatching

4/28/2025

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Starting July 1, Microsoft will introduce a $1.50 monthly fee per core for its hotpatching service in Windows Server 2025, allowing users to apply security updates without rebooting. While Azure Edition users enjoy this feature for free, others will still need to reboot quarterly for essential updates, blending convenience with necessary maintenance.

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Starting July 1, Microsoft will introduce a $1.50 monthly fee per core for its hotpatching service in Windows Server 2025, allowing users to apply security updates without rebooting. While Azure Edition users enjoy this feature for free, others will still need to reboot quarterly for essential updates, blending convenience with necessary maintenance.