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Microsoft says Windows Updates are much quicker, users strongly disagree
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Much has been said about Microsoft and its latest operating system in these last months, both good and bad. Users are slowly starting to get accustomed to Windows 11 and many have already upgraded.
Although the new OS still lacks some of the key functionalities that users have appreciated on Windows 10, people are not so against the new operating system anymore.
However, much like in a political campaign, the Redmond tech giant has made some promises to entice people into embracing Windows 11 but still hasn’t delivered.
Now, users are wondering if these small, yet extremely annoying details, will ever change and if going through an OS upgrade is even worth the trouble.
Users still waiting ages for updates to finish installing
We’re talking about Windows Updates and how they still have users sitting around their PCs, wondering if it’s going to be another five minutes, or half an hour before it finishes downloading and installing.
Even though one of the selling points for Windows 11 was muchshorter update times, not all users seem to agree with this statement.
For some, in fact, update times haven’t changed a bit and they are getting fed up with idly hanging around their PCs for ages.
Back then, the company announced that new Windows Updates would be 40% smaller, and thus take less time to be applied to your device.
Also mentioned was the fact thatolder updates would expire, ensuring much shorter scan times. Users, however, strongly disagree with what Microsoft said and are taking to social media and forums toexpress their frustration.
Microsoft, we need to agree on a definition of 100% complete, because staring at this for 10 minutes isn’t it.
For many of them, it feels like they haven’t moved on from Windows 10 yet, as they are forced to wait around these updates for who knows how long.
Truth be told, looking at a screen that says 100% complete and having to give it an extra 10-15 minutes is not ideal for most of us, especially because time is the most valuable resource we, as humans, have.
Many of us thought we wouldn’t have to deal with endless updates in 2022, especially after moving on to a newer, faster experience.
Users that found a way to speed things up a bit shared their insight with fellow community members and the solution, as you might have expected, is easier than ever.
Get a nvme m.2 SSD. My windows updates are done before I’m even done drinking water lol.
Everyone is hoping that Microsoft will take a bit more time off from imaginingWindows 12and fiddling with the taskbar, to finallyfix Windows Updatesonce and for all.
If you are in need of assistance in how to correctly and efficientlyuse the Windows Update troubleshooter, we got you covered.
And, if you happen to stumble upon theSomething went wrong, try opening Settings latererror, we can give you some tips on how to fix it.
How much have you had to wait for your last Windows update to be complete? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Windows 11 Software & Apps
Alexandru Poloboc
Tech Journalist
With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
