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March 21, 2026
Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare
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TL;DR
- Microsoft is committed to fixing Windows 11 updates.
- Users will be able to pause updates for as long as needed.
- Users can reboot or shut down without being forced to install updates.
- Mandatory reboots for updates will be reduced to once a month.
- Updates will improve performance, responsiveness, and stability.
- File Explorer and other apps will launch and run faster.
- Device setup will be simplified with fewer pages and reboots.
- Users can skip updates during device setup to reach the desktop faster.
- Gamepad controls can be used to create a PIN during setup.
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