Why Is the New Windows Update Taking So Long?
Contents Why Does Windows 10 Update Take So Long? Windows 10 Updates Take So Long to Complete Because Microsoft Is Constantly Adding Larger Files and Features...
Why does Windows 10 update take so long? Windows 10 updates take so long 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, usually take upwards of four hours to install.
Why is Windows update taking so long?
Outdated or corrupted drivers on your PC can also trigger this issue. For example, if your network driver is outdated or corrupted, it may slow down your download speed, so Windows update may take much longer than before. To fix this issue, you need to update your drivers.
Must Read
How long does the latest Windows Update take 2020?
If you’ve already installed that update, the October version should only take a few minutes to download. But if you don’t have the May 2020 Update installed first, it could take about 20 to 30 minutes, or longer on older hardware, according to our sister site ZDNet.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
