Feb 02, 2022 15:00:00

You need to stay online for at least 8 hours to successfully install Windows Update

David Guyer, Program Manager for

Windows Update , described software updates on the Windows IT Pro Blog , which reveals that 'it takes at least 8 hours to successfully install Windows Update.' It has become a hot topic.

Achieve better patch compliance with Update Connectivity data --Windows IT Pro Blog
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/achieve-better-patch-compliance-with-update-connectivity-data/ba-p/3073356

Microsoft Says Windows May Need up to 8 Hours to Update | Tom's Hardware
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/windows-update-needs-eight-hours

'Microsoft has put a lot of effort into understanding that Windows-powered devices don't always have the latest version of the operating system installed,' said Gayer. According to Guyer, to successfully install Windows software updates, 'you need time to turn on your device and connect to Windows Update.'

According to Microsoft's research, if you are connected to the Internet for less than a certain amount of time, it is very unlikely that Windows Update will be successful. Specifically, your device must be online for at least two consecutive hours after the latest update is released to ensure that your device runs Windows Update, and then it takes six hours to install the update. Is also known. This means that you need to be online for a total of at least 8 hours to successfully install Windows Update.

Microsoft keeps track of how long your PC is connected to Windows Update, and collects statistical data called 'Update Connectivity.' According to Update Connectivity, the graph below summarizes the progress of Windows Update on devices running Windows 10 or later. 'In progress', 'Success', and 'Error' indicate that about half of the devices have failed to update.

'By communicating with the device owner and encouraging them to stay connected instead of turning them off overnight, more devices across the organization will have more device update times. It will be possible to minimize it. '' Understand the importance of keeping your device connected to the Internet so that you can protect it and stay productive. ' ..