Easy Way to Apply OOB Update KB5077744 For Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 Using Intune HTMD Blog

Important Points

• KB5077744 is an out-of-band (OOB) emergency update released by Microsoft
• Systems Affected: Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2.
• This update addresses significant bugs caused by the January 2026 Patch Tuesday update
• OS Builds 26200.7627 and 26100.7627

In this blog post, I will discuss how to deploy KB5077744 OOB update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 use Microsoft Intune. On January 24, 2026, Microsoft released Out-of-Band (OOB) Update 2026.01 for Windows 10 and later to address critical issues that require immediate repair.

Create a Speedy Windows Quality Update Policy

To speed up this fix, admins can create Accelerated Quality Update Policy in Microsoft Intuneensuring affected devices receive updates as a priority outside of normal patching cadence. By assigning policies to relevant device groups, organizations can minimize downtime, reduce risk, and quickly restore device stability while maintaining compliance across managed endpoints. Here are the steps to create a Speed ​​Up Windows Quality Updates policy in Intune. Let’s go through the process step by step.

In the Next pane, i.e. Windows update, navigate to the below-mentioned path, which will help you create a Speed ​​Up policy. Click Quality updates > +Create > +Accelerate policy.

In Arrangement panel, fill in the details below. In this example, we will use the latest Expedite update for January 2026. You can also see it 01/23/2026 – OOB Update 2026.01 for Windows 10 and later update available in Intune.

• Name: KB5077744 – Implementation of OOB
• Information: To fix critical bugs introduced in the January 2026 security update (specifically KB5074109).
• Select the quality update you want to Speed ​​Up: 01/23/2026 – OOB Update 2026.01 for Windows 10 and later
• If a reboot is required, select the number of days before the reboot takes effect: 0 days

Notes: The only one custom quality update control Available now, in addition to the existing update ring policy for Windows 10 and later, is the ability to accelerate quality updates for devices that are behind a certain patch level. Additional controls will be available in the future.

On the next page, click +Select coverage tag and select Coverage tag as Default. You can also select other custom scope tags available for tenants based on your needs.

Vital Records: Although speeding up software updates can help reduce the time to achieve compliance when necessary, it has a bigger impact on end user productivity. The likelihood that they will experience a restart during business hours increases significantly.

Click Next and assign the profile to the device group containing the devices affected by KB5074109 renew. In this example, I chose Windows 365 Cloud PCs group. Then, click Add group and select the required device group below Included groups.

In Review + Create page, carefully review all the settings you have configured for KB5077744 – Deployment of OOB Updates (Speed ​​Up Quality Updates). Once verified, select it Make to implement changes.

Monitor the Deployment Status of Windows Quality Update KB5077744 OOB Speed ​​Up

This policy has been implemented on Microsoft Entra ID Group. This policy will take effect as soon as the device is activated synchronized. Follow the steps below to generate a report on the status of Windows feature updates and monitor the status of profile deployments in Intun Portal.

• Navigate to Reports > Windows Update > Reports tab > Select Windows Expedite Update Report

Under Accelerated renewal policychoose Accelerated deployment of updates as KB5077744 – OOB Update Deployment. Click OKAY. Leave Update merge status And Ownership as “All” and click Generate reports.

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Vaishnav K has over 12 years of experience in SCCM, Intune, Modern Device Management and Automation Solutions. He writes and shares knowledge about Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, Azure, Entra, PowerShell Scripting, and Automation. View his profile at LinkedIn.