Last Updated: February 26, 2024, 08:00 IST
Windows update means a system reboot at the most random time
Microsoft sees people complain about the random system reboots which could happen while working or just sitting with the screen on.
What is the first thing that irritates you about Windows updates for your PC, the fact that each update needs a reboot to take effect. But Microsoft is now ready to end that pain point for users, by removing the need to restart the PC every time a new update is installed.
The latest report via Windows Latest suggests Microsoft has found a way to break this layer and offer seamless updates for its Windows 11 PC users. The company has found a way to allow system downloads and even apply the update, which is called hotpatching, as per the report. Microsoft has already tested with select virtual machines on its Azure server but it is mentioned that Windows 11 will also see the benefits of using this technology.
We’re not sure when Microsoft will have this rolled out for Windows 11 users and in what form, but it is good to see the company realise the need to simplify the update process, especially when it doesn’t have any major security patches issued.
But will this technology mean an end to constant system reboots for all Windows updates? It is being pointed out that the reboot-free updates may be limited to one in three months, which suggests only the basic updates from Microsoft will be allowed to operate in this fashion.
Windows will also get further boost thanks to the AI advancements provided by Intel with its new Ultra processors and app developers sprinkling AI into their ecosystem. Microsoft is also offering Copilot on Windows PCs with a dedicated button mooted in the future models. The industry is excited about AI’s entry and how it is expected to revitalise the stagnant market, which we’re yet to see fully blossom in the near future.
