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description: 'Learn how Hotpatch for Windows Server works and how to enable it'
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author: robinharwood
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ms.topic: conceptual
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−ms.date: 02/27/2025
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For more information about the available images, see [Windows Server](https://aka.ms/hotpatchondesktopnewimage) on Azure Marketplace.
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−### Azure Arc-connected machines (preview)
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+### Azure Arc-connected machines
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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−> Azure Arc-enabled Hotpatch is currently in PREVIEW.
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−> See the [Supplemental Terms of Use for Microsoft Azure Previews](https://azure.microsoft.com/support/legal/preview-supplemental-terms/) for legal terms that apply to Azure features that are in beta, preview, or otherwise not yet released into general availability.
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+> Azure Arc-enabled Hotpatch is not currently charged and is in a free trial period. To learn more about pricing and when Hotpatch will become charged service, see [Azure Arc pricing](/azure/azure-arc/servers/pricing).
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Azure Arc-connected Windows Server 2025 machines can receive Hotpatches if you enable the feature on Azure Arc Portal. To start using Azure Arc-enabled Hotpatch, connect Azure Arc to machines using one of the following editions:
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- [Azure Update Management](/azure/automation/update-management/overview)
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−- [How to preview Azure Arc-connected Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-server-news-and-best/how-to-preview-azure-arc-connected-hotpatching-for-windows/ba-p/4246895)
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+- [Enable Hotpatch for Azure Arc-enabled servers](enable-hotpatch-azure-arc-enabled-servers.md)
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