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- Windows 10
- Windows 11
Microsoft uses quality and compatibility data to identify issues that might cause a Windows client feature update to fail or roll back. When we find such an issue, we might apply holds to the updating service to prevent affected devices from installing the update in order to safeguard them from these experiences. We also use holds when a customer, a partner, or Microsoft internal validation finds an issue that would cause severe impact (for example, rollback of the update, data loss, loss of connectivity, or loss of key functionality) and when a workaround is not immediately available.
Microsoft uses quality and compatibility data to identify issues that might cause a Windows client feature update to fail or roll back. When we find such an issue, we might apply safeguard holds to the updating service to prevent affected devices from installing the update in order to safeguard them from these experiences. We also use safeguard holds when a customer, a partner, or Microsoft internal validation finds an issue that would cause severe impact (for example, rollback of the update, data loss, loss of connectivity, or loss of key functionality) and when a workaround is not immediately available.
Safeguard holds prevent a device with a known issue from being offered a new operating system version. We renew the offering once a fix is found and verified. We use holds to ensure customers have a successful experience as their device moves to a new version of Windows client.
The lifespan of holds varies depending on the time required to investigate and fix an issue. During this time Microsoft works diligently to procure, develop, and validate a fix and then offer it to affected devices. We monitor quality and compatibility data to confirm that a fix is complete before releasing the hold. Once we release the hold, Windows Update will resume offering new operating system versions to devices.
The lifespan of safeguard holds varies depending on the time required to investigate and fix an issue. During this time, Microsoft works diligently to procure, develop, and validate a fix and then offer it to affected devices. We monitor quality and compatibility data to confirm that a fix is complete before releasing the safeguard hold. Once we release the safeguard hold, Windows Update will resume offering new operating system versions to devices.
Safeguard holds only affect devices that use the Window Update service for updates. We encourage IT admins who manage updates to devices through other channels (such as media installations or updates coming from Windows Server Update Services) to remain aware of known issues that might also be present in their environments.
Safeguard holds only affect devices that use the Windows Update service for updates. We encourage IT admins who manage updates to devices through other channels (such as media installations or updates coming from Windows Server Update Services) to remain aware of known issues that might also be present in their environments.
IT admins managing updates using the [Windows Update for Business deployment service](/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview) also benefit from safeguard holds on devices that are likely to be affected by an issue. To learn more, see [Safeguard holds against likely and known issues](/windows/deployment/update/deployment-service-overview#safeguard-holds-against-likely-and-known-issues).
## Am I affected by a safeguard hold?
IT admins can use [Update Compliance](update-compliance-feature-update-status.md#safeguard-holds) to monitor various update health metrics for devices in their organization, including ones affected by a safeguard hold that prevents them from updating to a newer operating system version.
IT admins can use [Update Compliance](update-compliance-monitor) to monitor various update health metrics for devices in their organization. Update Compliance provides a [Safeguard Holds report](/windows/deployment/update/update-compliance-safeguard-holds), as well as [queries in the Feature Update Status report](/windows/deployment/update/update-compliance-feature-update-status), to provide you insight into the safeguard holds that are preventing devices from updating or upgrading.
Queries identify Safeguard IDs for each affected device, giving IT admins a detailed view into the various protections extended to devices. Safeguard IDs for publicly discussed known issues are also included in the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) dashboard, where you can easily find information related to publicly available safeguards.
The Update Compliance reports identify safeguard holds by their 8-digit identifiers. For safeguard holds associated with publicly discussed known issues, you can find additional details about the issue on the [Windows release health](/windows/release-health/) dashboard by searching for the safeguard hold ID on the **Known issues** page for the relevant release.
On devices that use Windows Update (but not Windows Update for Business), the **Windows Update** page in the Settings app displays a message stating that an update is on its way, but not ready for the device. Instead of the option to download and install the update, users will see this message:
![Feature update message reading "The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is on its way. Once it's ready for your device, you'll see the update available on this page.](images/safeguard-hold-notification.png)
If you see this message, it means one or more holds affect your device. When the issue is fixed and the update is safe to install, we’ll release the hold and the update can resume safely.
This message means that the device is protected by one or more safeguard holds. When the issue is resolved and the update is safe to install, we will release the safeguard hold and the update can resume safely.
## What can I do?