If there is one thing that Windows 11 needs to fix, it's the way it updates itself. Thankfully, Microsoft is fixing updates by introducing a newer, AI-enhanced system to streamline the process.
Let’s take a look at how Microsoft is fixing updates in Windows 11.
1. Windows 11 Update Sizes Will Be Much Smaller
Windows 11 updates are going to be 40% smaller than Windows 10. Microsoft has done this by making the update process intelligent of the part it needs.
So, whenever an update is available for Windows 11, the system will scan the online update files and see which ones are already present on the local system. The update process will only download those parts of the update that are not on the local system.
This will not only make updates smaller but will also increase reliability by eliminating redundancies.
2. Windows 11 Updates Will Take Up Less Background Activity
Background update activity has been a sore point for Windows 10 users for years. Updates downloading in the background not only decrease performance but also take up bandwidth and impact batter life. Windows 11 will handle background update activities differently.
Microsoft has reduced background update activity in Windows 11 by bundling in only default apps. All the other, pre-installed non-default apps are placeholder stubs. These stubs are only loaded when the user wants to use them.
In other words, the stubs are not active in the background and so don’t use any background resources.
3. Windows 11 Updates Will Use AI-Powered Installation
One of the worst things about Windows 10 updates is the constant update installation reminders. Microsoft is changing how Windows 11 handled update installations.
Windows 11 won’t bug you about installing updates during your normal usage. The OS uses an intelligent, AI-powered update scheduler that will only install updates when you are not using your PC. Windows 11 Active Hours are set to Automatic by default unlike Windows 10.
In short, Windows updates will be a lot less obtrusive.
Windows 11 Will Handle Updates a Lot Better Than Windows 10
Windows 10’s update process was a mess. It was clunky, unreliable, and distracting. With Windows 11, Microsoft is changing how it handles updates. The new updates process will be intelligent, less distracting, and reliable.
Long story short, Windows 11 updates will work like they are supposed to.