You can utilize the Windows Update Standalone Installer ( Wusa.exe ) within your deployment pipeline to handle these hotfixes silently.

Upon rebooting, the system reverts to its original, pristine state.

Windows XP through Windows 11 (with compatibility overrides)

start /wait %~dp0ShadowDefender.150726.exe /S reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Shadow Defender" /v "AutoStart" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

Deploying system-level virtualization software like Shadow Defender silently requires careful planning: