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Windows update for business – fun fact
Posted on March 31st, 2021 at 11:49 Comment on the AskWoody LoungeA user clicking "Check for updates" when you have #WUfB policies enabled (deferrals, target version, etc.) will ONLY offer updates that meet your specified policies.
Typically devices scan every ~22hours, this button = scan now. Please don't be afraid of the button.🧙‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/QWAWMdgy4r
— ariaupdated (@ariaupdated) March 18, 2021
AH HA! The first unofficial documentation I’ve seen that confirms what @PKCano and others have noted: If you have certain settings in place, you DON’T get offered up the preview updates.
Windows Update for business is merely local group policy settings that set certain patch settings.