checkpoint cumulative update Archives

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July 25, 2024

How to fix the July 2024 Windows update’s reboot loop

- Windows users who have encrypted their PCs with BitLocker may face issues after installing a July OS update. - Microsoft advises affected users to follow the standard BitLocker recovery procedure to resolve the problem. - The problematic update for Windows 10 is known as OS Build 19045.4651 KB5040427, while for Windows 11 it is listed as KB5040442. - A previous Windows update caused similar issues a month ago, and CrowdStrike's faulty security update also caused problems for Windows PCs. - Microsoft is transitioning to a new update release method called the checkpoint cumulative update system to save time and bandwidth, but concerns have been raised about its effectiveness.

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July 21, 2024

Windows 11 24H2 promises smaller monthly updates with new features

Cumulative checkpoint updates for Windows 11 will help reduce the size of monthly updates by only downloading what is needed, making it easier for users to install updates and reducing the burden on Microsoft.

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July 18, 2024

Microsoft introduces Windows 11 Checkpoint Cumulative Updates

- Windows 11 Checkpoint Cumulative Updates optimize devices with new features, bug fixes, and compatibility improvements. - Checkpoint cumulative updates contain only the changes since the previous update, saving bandwidth, time, and hard drive space. - The updates are automatically implemented and do not require any changes to enable the feature. - Advantages include smaller downloads, sustainable redistribution of packages, and improved security and compliance.

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July 17, 2024

Microsoft announces new Windows ‘checkpoint’ cumulative updates

Microsoft will introduce checkpoint cumulative updates for systems running Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11, version 24H2 or later, starting in late 2024. These updates will deliver security fixes and new features through smaller, incremental differentials that include only changes added since the previous checkpoint cumulative update.

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July 16, 2024

Windows 11 24H2 will make updates smaller and faster to download – great news for those with slow internet, or a small SSD

Microsoft has introduced 'checkpoint cumulative updates' for Windows 11, which act as new base patch versions containing recently applied security fixes and patches. These updates will make non-checkpoint updates quicker to download and install, saving storage space. The updates will happen automatically via Windows Update. The new compression technology used by Microsoft has already reduced update size by 40%.