Microsoft took action to expand the scope of Windows Update. This update system, which has only focused on the operating system and some basic drivers so far, is now targeting much more. The aim of the company is to ensure that third -party applications are updated through Windows Update. In this respect, a new preview program was launched specially opened for developers.
The name of this new platform, which is offered to developers, is called “Windows Update Orchestration Platform .. What is intended here is not only the applications offered by Microsoft, but to update all software in a central way. In particular, corporate software is expected to be managed more efficiently with this system. However, the system is planned to be open to all software developers.
Windows Update will now manage applications and drivers
Windows Update could update Windows components, device drivers and some management tools so far. With the new system, these boundaries disappear. Microsoft will optimize update processes according to factors such as user behavior, battery status and sustainable energy timing. Thus, more conscious and system -friendly updates will become possible.
Thanks to the new platform, developers will be able to integrate their applications into the Windows Update system. With this integration, updates can be made directly through system notifications. The update history will also be listed in Windows Update to provide more transparency to the user. In this context, Microsoft plans to support MSIX, Appx and specific Win32 applications.
All these changes are an indication of Microsoft’s desire to create a more consistent update management within the operating system. However, developers will have to rely on the platform and adapt to this goal. Developers will be able to facilitate updating their applications by taking advantage of the opportunities offered by Windows Update. Moreover, applications included in the platform will be able to directly benefit from Windows Update’s future improvements.
Microsoft had previously wanted to direct developers to Microsoft Store. But still many popular applications are not included in this store. In addition, many businesses prefer to manage their own software with independent update mechanisms. This shows that the new update platform can offer a more flexible solution for the store -independent software.
On the other hand, Windows Package Manager, presented by Microsoft, offered various solutions in this field. Despite everything, this tool was mostly able to reach a limited popularity among advanced users and developers. For a wide range of user, a central management via Windows Update looks more practical. Microsoft aims to fill this gap by expanding this structure.
The fact that developers can directly connect to Windows Update may also improve the user experience. The control of the updates from a single place is particularly important in terms of system stability. In addition, a more automatic and efficient experience will be offered without the need for users to manually control the update processes. This approach can also reduce technical support processes in the long run.