If you’re like most people, system updates probably feel like a hassle—long downloads that consume bandwidth and take up valuable storage space.
Here’s some good news: Microsoft is about to make your life easier with the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update.
Introducing ‘checkpoint cumulative updates,’ this new feature might sound technical, but it’s actually simple and highly beneficial.
Typically, Windows releases updates every month, known as cumulative updates, which bundle all the latest fixes and improvements. These updates can be large, often taking time to download and install.
With checkpoint cumulative updates, Microsoft is changing the game. Instead of downloading a large update every time, your system will now receive smaller, more frequent updates. These updates are incremental tweaks to the last major update, or “checkpoint.”
What does this mean for your business? Less time spent waiting for updates to complete, allowing you to get back to work faster.
For those with limited internet bandwidth, these smaller updates are a real advantage. They use less data, reducing the likelihood of disrupting other activities like video calls.
The best part? This all happens automatically through Windows Update. You won’t need to do anything differently. Your system will keep running smoothly, with most updates happening in the background, ensuring minimal disruption to your workflow.
This isn’t Microsoft’s first step toward streamlining updates. When Windows 11 was launched, new compression technology reduced update sizes by 40%. Now, with the 24H2 update, they’re pushing this efficiency even further.
It’s also worth noting that while this new update system will be standard for Windows 11 and the upcoming Windows Server 2025, it’s unlikely to be implemented for Windows 10, as that version is nearing the end of its lifecycle. This adds even more incentive to upgrade your business to Windows 11 if you haven’t done so already.
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