Microsoft is working on reducing the size of monthly Windows updates. The Redmond giant disclosed the details in a blog post on Tech Community. Microsoft, however, didn’t disclose the name for the monthly updates but it might start with RS5 release. Right now Microsoft doesn’t release new features with the monthly updates. Instead, they release…
Microsoft is working on reducing the size of monthly Windows updates. The Redmond giant disclosed the details in a blog post on Tech Community. Microsoft, however, didn’t disclose the name for the monthly updates but it might start with RS5 release.
Right now Microsoft doesn’t release new features with the monthly updates. Instead, they release security patches and bug fixes but this might change in the future. Microsoft also releases cumulative updates almost every month which contain all the updates previous updates. This results in the increase in update size over time. This poses a problem for both individuals and organizations who have bandwidth limitations. Microsoft explains in detail the concept of delta updates which increases the size of the update significantly. This is why, starting Feb 12,2019, Microsoft will end delta updates for all versions of Windows 10.
Basically, Microsoft hopes to reduce the size of the updates by 40% when compared to Express updates. Microsoft included a chart to show the comparison in sizes. You can head down to take a look at the chart.
Microsoft has been working on reducing the size since the release of Windows 10. With the latest initiative, Microsoft plans to further help users conserve bandwidth especially in developing countries.
Source: Microsoft; Via: Redmond Mag
