Windows 11 already allows you to install security updates without restarting PC

Microsoft has launched a new function This will allow the use of Windows updates without a computer restart. Known as HotThis function will debut in the Windows 11 24H2 proposal, for the first time in the possibility Install security updates without compulsory restartThis measure will solve one of the most annoying problems of the operating system.

Initially announced at the beginning of 2024, Hotpaching debuted in compilation of 26058 Windows 11 Insider, offering safety updates, which were installed faster and without restarting equipment. It was possible Thanks to the combination of the new Microsoft technology, which used packages with fewer binary filesReducing resource consumption and improving installation time

According to Microsoft, hot patches accelerate the update process and offer several advantages:

• Direct safety improvements: Security patches come into force as soon as they are installed.
• Constant update frequency: The use of hot patches corresponds to the Microsoft Monthly Security Updates program, which guarantees that the devices are safe without the need to restart.
• Less breaks: Limiting the necessary reinforcements four times a year, users experience less breaks from the installation of updates.

Like “hot” Windows 11 updates

As indicated in the IT Pro Microsoft blog, the application of hot patches Follow the structured renewal cycle of a quarterly updateThe Windows 11 field will establish a complete safety update, which includes cumulative improvements and corrections. This will be released during January, April, July and October and will require rebooting the system.

After a quarterly update Windows will be applied Safety fee over the next two months without the need to rebootThe function of updating functions and other improvements to the system are postponed to the next quarterly cycle. With this approach Microsoft will reduce the frequency of reboots of the necessary system from twelve to four per yearField

The only inconvenience for the end user is that the hot set technology is limited by the corporate version of Windows 11 24H2. Initially, hot patches will be available only for organizations that use Windows 11 Enterprise E3, E5, F3, Windows 11 Education A3, A5 and Windows 365 Enterprise.

Microsoft confirmed that the function Compatible with X86 -based devices with Intel and AMD processors, While ARM -based systems will remain in the preliminary public version. At the moment, there is no information that indicates when Windows 11 and professional versions are reached.