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Microsoft is introducing major improvements to how Windows 11 handles system updates, with the company claiming installation times could be reduced by up to 45.6% while using less CPU power.

The speed improvements come from three key technical innovations in how Windows processes updates:

• Parallel processing of component manifests, allowing simultaneous handling of multiple update elements
• Improved manifest caching, eliminating redundant processing
• Dynamic RAM allocation that scales based on workload demands

"Windows can process multiple update manifests concurrently, and update manifests are now cached after being processed, so if they are referenced elsewhere in the future, they can simply

Microsoft has released the KB5044384 update for Windows 11 version 24H2, bringing a host of improvements and bug fixes to improve user experience and system stability. This optional preview update addresses several known issues and introduces new features that aim to streamline various aspects of the operating system.

New features that will rollout gradually

Some of the updates in KB5044384 are being rolled out gradually and might not be immediately available to all users. These include improvements to notifications, Wi-Fi password dialogs, Narrator functionality, gamepad keyboard layout, Start menu changes, and fixes for specific issues.

Improved Notification Suggestions

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