Microsoft has announced significant improvements to the Windows update process with the release of Windows 11s version 24H2. The operating system now features a more streamlined approach to processing update components, which Microsoft says is both faster and less resource-intensive.

In tests against 22H2, Microsoft demonstrated that cumulative updates in 24H2 were rattled through around 45% faster (with quicker reboots, too).

The latest Windows update glitch affects certain Asus PCs. Here's why you should avoid the update even if you don't have an affected model - and how to roll it back if you need to.

Microsoft has released update KB5044384 for Windows 11 version 24H2, bringing several bug fixes and quality improvements. The update is available to anyone on Windows 11 version 2

Windows 11 version 24H2 is a big upgrade, but Microsoft says it will save you time with future monthly cumulative updates.

Microsoft blocks updates to avoid giving admins another headache In yet more problems for this month's Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft has warned the new code will cause a Blue Screen of Death on some Asus systems due to hardware compatibility.