Microsoft is fixing one of the worst problems with Windows 11 updates — those dreaded installation failures

Microsoft is fixing one of the worst problems with Windows 11 updates — those dreaded installation failures

Some Windows 11 updates might be slower in the future — but it's for a good reason.

Microsoft reveals why some Windows 11 updates take ages to install

You have almost certainly noticed that your copy of Windows 11 has downloaded a hefty update, and then the installation process seems to take forever. You are not alone in experiencing this, and now Microsoft has offered an explanation about what is happening. In short, the company says that the update process now attempts to repair installation failures while the installation is taking place rather than trying to mop up the issues afterwards. T…

Microsoft reveals why some Windows 11 updates can take a while to install, even after a quick download

Windows updates are usually quick as long as you have a stable internet connection. The monthly cumulative updates, which can be as large as 5GB, do not take more than 10 minutes to finish applying, but in some cases, Windows updates can take a while to install even after an instant download. Microsoft says it’s intentional behavior, but why? When you click “Restart” to finish applying an update, Windows reboots, and you’ll land on the spinning …