Upcoming Windows updates will install faster

The days of leaving the computer overnight to wait for a Windows update to complete are long gone. At least that’s what Microsoft, which revealed it, says. The 24H2 update for Windows 11 will be installed in record time.

The tech giant detailed the changes they have made to their patching system. It’s no secret that Microsoft has been working on improving Windows updates for years to make them lighter and easier to install. Tests carried out with the latest version show significant progress, which not only reduces time but also resource consumption.

According to the data, the Windows 11 24H2 update has been installed. 45.6% faster than the 22H2 version released two years ago. Moreover, the computer it consumed only 15.3% of the CPU and restarted 39.7% faster. Microsoft also ran tests on a computer that hadn’t been updated for a year and a half and got similar results. In both cases, virtual machines were used with the configuration of an average computer (8-core processor, 16 GB of RAM and SSD storage).

Why Windows 11 updates will install faster

The results are the product change in Windows 11 client servicing stack. Microsoft uses cache and RAM to store component metadata (manifests), which improves installation efficiency. While the changes have been integrated in recent months, version 24H2 will be the first major update to take advantage of them.

Another important modification is related to additional functions. Unlike previous versions such as Windows XP, Vista or 7, Microsoft separated operating system components keep them updated with monthly updates or through the Microsoft Store. The most obvious example can be seen in the Notepad, Paint, or Mail apps, which are more likely to receive changes through the app store.

This division will allow Downloading additional functions does not exceed 200 MB.. In these updates, we’ll see changes to Settings, the Start menu or File Explorer, key components of the operating system that aren’t offered through the Microsoft Store and that can’t wait for an annual patch like they used to.

While the changes seem exciting for Windows 11 users, the reality is different for those who have not yet upgraded to this version of the operating system. Microsoft has blocked 24/7 updates for some computers with an Intel processor because it can generate a Blue Screen of Death. Those with an incompatible fingerprint scanner or those who use wallpaper customization apps will also not be able to update.