Posted 2/24/2024, 9:33:42 AM
Windows 11 May Soon Get Hot Patching for Updates Without Reboots
- Windows 11 could get "hot patching" that allows updates without reboots in the next major update (Windows 11 24H2)
- Evidence of Microsoft testing this was spotted in the latest Canary & Dev channel preview builds
- Hot patching may apply to monthly cumulative updates; major updates would still need reboots
- Possible scenario Quarterly updates needing reboots, with hot patches for months in between
- Hot patching already used for Windows Server and Xbox; convenient for users as avoids forced restarts