Out-of-band patches: a new normal for Windows?

Microsoft began 2026 with the release of two out-of-band (OOB) updates in the weeks following the usual Patch Tuesday. These unexpected releases have shaken the confidence of system administrators, already tested by previous issues.

The frequency of these emergency patches raises questions about the stability and reliability of the Windows operating system. IT administrators find themselves having to manage unplanned interruptions and urgent tests to ensure that the updates do not cause further problems.

For those evaluating on-premise deployments, there are trade-offs to consider between the urgency of applying security patches and the need to maintain system stability. AI-RADAR offers analytical frameworks on /llm-onpremise to evaluate these aspects.