Microsoft announced in its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build that it is starting to test update stack bundles to deliver improvements outside of (or already before) the core updates, in hopes of minimizing any disruption or inconvenience to installation caused by more essential and singular updates.
On the official Windows Insider weblog, Microsoft states that "We are beginning to test a new process to deliver new update enhancements to our service customers outside of major OS updates with Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel. from Build XNUMX seventy eight".
"With the Update Stack Package, we can make improvements to the update experience even before the computer performs a monthly or feature update. The Update Stack Package will help ensure that your computer has the best chance of successfully installing new updates with the best and least disruptive Free Experience".
As reported by Windows Latest, it's not obvious how these update stack bundles will work other than automatically installing them outside of the usual old view, but it seems they'll be used to progress stability as well as monthly updates. bigger. This could represent smaller updates being delivered to systems earlier than a larger OS update to circumvent the multitude of issues reported by users after the update is installed.
For now, this is being tested in preview builds and restricted to a small set of upgrade-related improvements, though it will likely roll out to general users if it proves conclusive.
If these stack updates install automatically, you may not even notice they've appeared on your system, especially if they're just fixing an existing issue, although you can locate the bundle stack under 'Windows Update' on the Windows Update page. Windows 11 Settings if you want to review what's installed on your system.
Analysis: You do not lose any freedom
If this made you uncomfortable, rest assured that Microsoft will not gain any auxiliary access to your system and updates must be consistent with what has been provided to users, albeit in stages to support system stability.
However, Microsoft is also throwing in a few ancillary improvements in this update that should give you some peace of mind, including updating the Settings app to include more options for managing Windows Updates, as you normally would in Control Panel settings. Nowadays, if you want to go back to a previous version, you can go to the "Windows Update" section of the settings and click "Uninstall updates".
Granted, this feature isn't as comprehensive as Control Panel, but Microsoft has promised ancillary improvements in future releases, so we may find most of the exact same update permissions seen in Windows XNUMX in an upcoming update. .
Since there's a lot of transparency about what's included in these small updates, it's not likely you'll need to worry about Microsoft making any deplorable claims. Instead, it could make the upgrade process a lot less daunting, since you could reduce the chances of it affecting your system, like with the recent Windows XNUMX printer debacle.
Ever since Windows 11 was released in October 11, it has existed for a few months outside of Insider testing channels. The initial hesitation in adopting new software is understandable, but Microsoft seems to have found its footing with Windows XNUMX, making it a good time to start looking for an upgrade if you've been procrastinating.
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