Microsoft’s Game-Changing Update Process: What It Means for Your Business
Ammar Nabod
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System updates—just the thought can make you cringe. They take forever, hog your bandwidth, and disrupt your day. But Microsoft is about to change all that with the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update.
Introducing 'checkpoint cumulative updates,' a new approach designed to make updates quicker and less intrusive. While the term might sound a bit technical, the benefits are clear and straightforward.
Traditionally, Windows delivers updates monthly through cumulative updates, which bundle together the latest fixes and enhancements. These updates can be hefty, requiring significant time and data to download and install.
With the new checkpoint cumulative updates, the process becomes much more efficient. Instead of downloading a massive update every month, your system will now receive smaller, more frequent updates. These updates are essentially incremental changes to the last major update or checkpoint, meaning less data to download and quicker installations.
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What does this mean for your business?
It’s great news all around. You’ll spend less time waiting for updates to finish, so you can get back to work faster. If your internet connection is limited, these smaller updates are a game-changer, consuming less bandwidth and reducing the risk of disrupting critical tasks like video calls.
And the best part? You don’t have to lift a finger. This new update process happens automatically through Windows Update, ensuring your system remains secure and up-to-date with minimal interruptions.
Microsoft has a track record of streamlining updates. When Windows 11 launched, they introduced compression technology that reduced update sizes by 40%. With the 24H2 update, they’re going even further to enhance your user experience.
It’s also worth noting that this new update system will be standard for Windows 11 and the upcoming Windows Server 2025. However, it’s unlikely to be implemented for Windows 10, which is nearing its end of life. This provides yet another compelling reason to upgrade your business to Windows 11 if you haven’t done so already.
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