Microsoft wants to dramatically improve the Windows 11 update model, and it’s clear how to get there. Its idea is called “checkpoint cumulative updates“, and consists of a new model of updates that will reduce weight and complexity of them, making them easier, more reliable and safer to implement.
On paper it sounds good, but how does this new update model work? Well, the truth is that it is quite easy to explain, Microsoft will establish a system based on checkpoints to be applied to each of the updates that come to Windows 11.
Every new update available will take that checkpoint as a baseand will make a comparison between the elements of that update and yours and will set a new one that will serve as a reference for the launch of future updates, which will follow the same operating pattern.
Using checkpoints will make it easier to differentiate between updates, and will prevent them from redundantly installing elements which are already present in every device. This new model will be automatically activated in compatible operating systems, which means that we will not have to do anything to start using it once it is available.
What benefits will it offer and what versions of Windows 11 will be supported?
As I said at the beginning of the article, the “checkpoint cumulative updates” will allow reduce the weight of updateswhich means that they will not only take up less space, but will also consume less bandwidth during the download process.
On the other hand, checks between different checkpoints will prevent things from being installed redundantly, making updates more efficient. simplerand also safer and easier to integrate. This model is all advantages, provided it is implemented correctly and functionally, and that no errors occur at the control points.
This new update model will only be compatible with Windows 11 24H2 y Windows Server 2025, This means that if you have an older version of either of these two operating systems, you will not be able to use the “checkpoint cumulative updates”. If you want to try this new feature, you will have to access the Insider channel, since it is currently in beta phase, and we do not yet know when it will be implemented in the general channel.
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Source: www.muycomputer.com
