Microsoft is seemingly force updating third-party hardware vendor drivers via its Windows update on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, even if the option for driver installs is disabled.
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Microsoft has confirmed that there are remote connection issues on Windows 11 22H2 due to the Windows Remote Desktop app being broken. However, the good news is that there is a workaround.
Microsoft has shared a quick reference guide for appropriate Group Policy settings in the case of Windows Updates. While the firm recommends the default in general, these are for specific use cases.
Microsoft has added a new Group Policy to Windows 10 versions 1809 and newer that allows IT admins to disable all 'safeguard holds' that prevent feature update installs through Windows Update.
Microsoft's updated documentation for the May 2020 Update notes the removal of the manual deferral option for feature updates from Windows Update. It now happens only through the Group Policy Editor.