Microsoft has made Windows Update significantly faster in its latest big update to Windows 11. Version 24H2 started rolling out earlier this month with lots of useful improvements, but now Microsoft is revealing this big update also reduces install time, restart time, and even CPU usage for monthly Windows updates.

The optional October update for Windows 11 version 24H2 adds new Copilot key settings and a Gamepad keyboard layout for the Windows on-screen keyboard.

Windows 11 version 24H2 dramatically reduces the operating system's installation time, restart time, and CPU usage. Microsoft's internal tests show that the new update process is

Microsoft has announced significant improvements to the Windows update process with the release of Windows 11s version 24H2. The operating system now features a more streamlined approach to processing update components,

Windows 11 version 24H2 is a big upgrade, but Microsoft says it will save you time with future monthly cumulative updates.

Can't afford to have your internet slowed down by Windows updates? You can use delivery optimization to fix that.

Microsoft has managed to cut Windows 11 24H2 update install times by nearly half, using smarter tech to deliver faster updates and smoother reboots.