Windows 11, version 24H2 improved update fundamentals

With Windows 11, version 24H2, you get reduced installation time, restart time, and central processing unit (CPU) usage for Windows monthly updates. Additionally, feature updates now have smaller download sizes. That’s due to the extension of conditional downloads to Microsoft Edge. Learn about the details behind these improvements in a new article, Windows 11, version 24H2 improved update fundamentals.

 

When will this happen: 

These improvements are already available to you with Windows 11, version 24H2. The conditional download of many Microsoft-developed apps during feature updates has been first available in Windows 11, version 22H2. The Microsoft Edge app is included in conditional download with the latest Windows release. 

 

How this will affect your organization: 

Devices that are on Windows 11, version 24H2 are likely to update faster and use less space and resources during monthly and feature updates. If these devices use Microsoft Edge, it will now conditionally download during feature updates. This means that if the device already has the latest version of the app, it will not be downloaded as part of the feature update, saving you download time. 

 

What you need to do to prepare: 

No action is needed if you’re already on Windows 11, version 24H2. Read additional information to learn more about these update improvements built into the latest version of Windows. 

 

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