Microsoft has made some big changes to Windows Update in Windows 11. The latest 24H2 version reduces update install times, restart times, and CPU usage.
Microsoft has made Windows Update significantly faster in its latest big update to Windows 11. Version 24H2 started rolling out earlier this month with lots of useful improvements, but now Microsoft is revealing this big update also reduces install time, restart time, and even CPU usage for monthly Windows updates. Microsoft typically distributes monthly cumulative security and non-security updates, which are designed to roll out new features or protect against new threats.
These changes mean Windows 11 version 24H2 can install monthly updates up to 45 percent faster, with up to 25 percent less CPU usage. This also makes the restart time nearly 40 percent faster on some systems. Microsoft tested its latest 24H2 servicing updates on a virtual machine against its older 22H2 version of Windows 11, but the performance claims also apply against 23H2 as they both use the same older servicing stack.
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