Windows 11 Version 24H2 Offers Faster Updates and Reduced CPU Usage
Windows 11 version 24H2 significantly enhances the update process by reducing installation times by 45 percent.
Published: Oct 24, 2024
Key Takeaways:
- Windows 11 version 24H2 improves installation times by 45% and restart times by 40% for monthly updates.
- The update reduces CPU usage by up to 25% and optimizes system RAM and cache for more efficient updates.
- Feature updates are now around 200 MB smaller, thanks to conditional downloads of system apps, further enhancing speed and efficiency.
Microsoft has introduced significant enhancements in Windows 11 version 24H2, drastically speeding up the Windows Update process. This major update is designed to reduce installation and restart times, while also lowering CPU usage during monthly updates.
In a recent blog post, Microsoft has outlined several improvements to how Windows manages cumulative updates. One key change is the introduction of parallel processing, which allows Windows devices to handle multiple tasks at once by spreading the workload across different CPU cores.
Secondly, Microsoft has optimized the cache to update components to enhance efficiency with future component references. Windows Updates will also now make more efficient use of system RAM to improve performance.
Furthermore, Windows 11 version 24H2 enhances the Windows Update stack, which is an important component of the Windows operating system responsible for installing updates. The installation time for monthly Windows updates is now 45 percent faster, with up to 25 percent less CPU usage.
Enhanced restart times and smaller update sizes in Windows 11 version 24H2
Compared to Windows 11 version 22H2, the restart time is around 40 percent faster on some systems. Additionally, Microsoft has reduced the download size of large feature updates by approximately 200 MB in version 24H2.
“All thanks to the redesign and conditional download of Microsoft-developed apps that you first saw in Windows 11, version 22H2. A subset of these inbox apps includes system apps such as Settings and File Explorer. These system apps are updated today via the Windows monthly update. Other Microsoft inbox apps, however, are updated via the Microsoft Store only. These include Mail, Calendar, Notepad, and others,” Microsoft explained.
Microsoft regularly releases monthly cumulative updates (security and non-security) to introduce new features and safeguard against potential threats. However, users frequently express frustration over the time it takes to download and install these updates. The recent improvements aim to minimize downtime and reduce system resource usage.