Windows Update will no longer restart mid-game

Microsoft, Windows 11 It has taken new steps for one of the issues that users complain about the most. Company, Dev and Experimental Windows Insider on channels Windows Update It opened a more flexible postponement system on its side. Updates accordingly 35 days It is possible to pause and extend this time as needed.

Last month Microsoft Windows 11 He shared the changes he had prepared to make the experience smoother. One of the most prominent topics in this plan was that the updates caused less interruption. In the article published by the company on Friday, it is clearly stated that you can advance the date again at the end of the pause period. Thus, the 35-day window is not limited to once, but starts over at any desired point.

However, Microsoft says that if you do not choose a new pause after 35 days, updates will return to normal flow. This detail seems especially important for those who want to keep their device in the same version for a long time. On the other hand, the company does not completely remove the automatic update logic, it just makes the timing more flexible. Thus, unexpected restarts during games, meetings or busy work hours are less common.

In addition, the company is preparing to display driver updates with more understandable titles. In the new titles, you will directly see which device class the update belongs to. Expressions such as screen, sound or battery will be included in the title, so it will be easier to understand from the beginning which driver will be installed. This change reduces unnecessary uncertainty, especially during troubleshooting.

Microsoft changes shutdown menu and setup flow

Besides that Windows 11it will constantly show options to restart or shut down without running an update in the power menu. Thus, even if there is a pending update, you can directly access the normal shutdown and restart options. A similar change is coming on the initial installation side, offering the option to skip updates when installing a new Windows device. In this way, it becomes possible to switch to the desktop faster.

However, Microsoft specifically states that this option is not available on managed commercial devices. In addition, the company wants to collect updates in a single flow, requiring fewer reboots. In the planned method, updates are downloaded in the background, then installation and reboot occur in a more harmonious moment. This reduces the likelihood of users seeing repeated reboots.

These changes described by Microsoft are currently available in Dev and Experimental Windows Insider meets users on its channels. in package Windows Update for an unlimited number of 35 days postponementthere are update-free options in the power menu, skipping the update during installation, and more understandable driver titles. The company also aims to bundle updates and reduce the number of reboots. For now, it is progressing through distribution test channels.