Microsoft fixes Windows Autopatch bug installing restricted drivers

Microsoft fixed a Windows Autopatch bug that caused recommended driver updates to be installed on a limited subset of Autopatch-managed Windows 11 client devices in the European Union despite administrative policies requiring manual approval, leading to unexpected reboots and occasional system failures; the issue was resolved via a service-side fix and Microsoft states no customer action is required. The report also notes prior related service issues (unexpected Windows Server upgrades and Office installation problems on Windows 365).