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Microsoft has decided to make Windows updates less intrusive: users will be able to save the installation more often, turn off the computer without unexpected changes and better understand which components the system is going to update. New settings have already begun to receive participants of the Windows Insider program, and Microsoft explains the changes in a large number of complaints about sudden reboots and lack of control.
About the changes told Aria Hanson of Microsoft. According to her, the company in recent months has studied more than 7600 reviews about Windows Update and saw two main claims: updates are launched at the wrong time, and users can not always affect the installation time. Now Microsoft is trying to reduce the irritation by keeping the system automatic protection.
One of the innovations concerns the first launch of the device. When you set up Windows, some users will be able to immediately skip the installation of updates and quickly get on the desktop. The company warns that in this case, the latest security features and fixes will appear later. For corporate devices with controlled settings, as well as for individual cases where updates are needed for the normal operation of the computer, such an option may not be used.
Microsoft has also redesigned the pause for updates. In Windows Update, a calendar will appear where you can choose a specific suspension date for up to 35 days. After the pause is completed, the period will be allowed to be extended again, and without limiting the number of repetitions. Such an approach should help those who do not want to take risks before traveling, exams, conference or busy week.
The food menu will also become clearer. Even if you are waiting for installation of Windows updates will show the usual “Reboot” and “Completion” options. Separately, the actions “Update and reboot” and “Update and complete work” will remain. Microsoft promises that the choice of a normal reboot or off will not run the installation automatically.
Another change will affect драйверыthe drivers. After simplifying the name of the updates, users began to understand worse which device the driver belongs to. Now the name will specify the class of the device, such as a display, sound, battery or other component.
Microsoft also wants to reduce the number of reboots within a month. Driver Updates, . NET and firmware will be more likely to synchronize with the monthly quality Windows update. The system downloads files in the background, and installation and restart will try to combine into one cycle. If desired, the user will be able to run individual updates earlier manually.
The company connects such measures with the Secure Future Initiative initiative and promises to further reduce the loading time and installation of updates. Microsoft will also try to automatically recover after installation failures without user involvement, which makes individual updates take longer, but it will be more successful.
Microsoft has decided to make Windows updates less intrusive: users will be able to save the installation more often, turn off the computer without unexpected changes and better understand which components the system is going to update. New settings have already begun to receive participants of the Windows Insider program, and Microsoft explains the changes in a large number of complaints about sudden reboots and lack of control.
About the changes told Aria Hanson of Microsoft. According to her, the company in recent months has studied more than 7600 reviews about Windows Update and saw two main claims: updates are launched at the wrong time, and users can not always affect the installation time. Now Microsoft is trying to reduce the irritation by keeping the system automatic protection.
One of the innovations concerns the first launch of the device. When you set up Windows, some users will be able to immediately skip the installation of updates and quickly get on the desktop. The company warns that in this case, the latest security features and fixes will appear later. For corporate devices with controlled settings, as well as for individual cases where updates are needed for the normal operation of the computer, such an option may not be used.
Microsoft has also redesigned the pause for updates. In Windows Update, a calendar will appear where you can choose a specific suspension date for up to 35 days. After the pause is completed, the period will be allowed to be extended again, and without limiting the number of repetitions. Such an approach should help those who do not want to take risks before traveling, exams, conference or busy week.
The food menu will also become clearer. Even if you are waiting for installation of Windows updates will show the usual “Reboot” and “Completion” options. Separately, the actions “Update and reboot” and “Update and complete work” will remain. Microsoft promises that the choice of a normal reboot or off will not run the installation automatically.
Another change will affect драйверыthe drivers. After simplifying the name of the updates, users began to understand worse which device the driver belongs to. Now the name will specify the class of the device, such as a display, sound, battery or other component.
Microsoft also wants to reduce the number of reboots within a month. Driver Updates, . NET and firmware will be more likely to synchronize with the monthly quality Windows update. The system downloads files in the background, and installation and restart will try to combine into one cycle. If desired, the user will be able to run individual updates earlier manually.
The company connects such measures with the Secure Future Initiative initiative and promises to further reduce the loading time and installation of updates. Microsoft will also try to automatically recover after installation failures without user involvement, which makes individual updates take longer, but it will be more successful.
