For Windows to update correctly, the device must be online for at least 8 hours

The Windows operating system update process is not always successful, and downloaded packages may attempt to install again after the device is rebooted. It turned out that for the correct download and installation of updates, Windows must remain connected to the Internet for at least 8 hours. Writes about this resource Bleeping Computer with reference to the words of the manager of Microsoft Windows updates David Guyer (David Guyer).

A spokesperson for the software giant said that the key reason why devices fail to reach the “fully updated” state is that they are not sufficiently connected to the Internet. It turned out that in order to receive the latest updates through Windows Update and install them correctly, the device must remain online for at least 8 hours.

“One of the most important aspects we investigated was how long a device must be turned on and connected to Windows Update in order to successfully install functional updates. We have found that devices that are connected to the Internet for less than a certain period of time are unlikely to update successfully. In particular, observations have shown that devices require a minimum of two hours of continuous connection and a further six hours in total online mode since the release of the update for it to install correctly, ”said a Microsoft representative.

Earlier, Microsoft began testing a more streamlined way to deliver updates to Windows called the Update Stack Package. It involves the delivery of special tools to devices that will make the installation of future cumulative updates smoother. Microsoft has also redesigned cumulative updates in Windows 11 to ensure they install faster and better. Among other things, this is achieved by reducing the volume of service packs by about 40% compared to their counterparts in Windows 10.