Windows 10 updates won’t be slow if you use these tricks

Windows 10 updates won’t be slow if you use these tricks


Why do updates take so long to install?

Windows 10 updates take a while to complete because Microsoft is constantly adding larger files and features to them. The biggest updates, released in the spring and fall of every year, take upwards of four hours to install — if there are no problems. The process takes even longer if you have a fragmented or nearly filled hard drive.



When you experience any of these issues, try the following:

Free up storage space and defragment your hard drive



Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

If broken software components are causing installation problems, this tool may be able to fix the issue and decrease download and install times. Simply press the Windows button and type Troubleshoot Settings. That will open a new window with an option for Windows Update.

Disable startup software

Before your update begins, you should also disable third-party applications that might cause disruptions. To do this, press and hold the Ctrl, Alt, and Del keys and click Task Manager. In the window that opens, click the tab labeled Startup. This will show you all the apps that have permission to open themselves when you log into Windows 10. Right-click any apps that aren’t important and select Disable (never disable a Microsoft task) to speed up the update installation process.

Optimize your network


Schedule updates for low-traffic periods

Sometimes, massive updates with long installation times are unavoidable. So instead of installing them during the day, schedule them for after hours when your computers and office network aren’t in use. Open the Windows Update window and specify when you prefer updates to be installed.


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