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Why Windows Enterprise Patches Are Slowing Down
Episode 16 of The Windows Podcast explores a quiet but significant shift in how Microsoft delivers security patches to enterprise Windows 11 systems. Starting with the April 2026 cumulative update, many IT administrators reported patch installation times increasing by 30 to 50 percent on older hardware. Lucas and Luna break down what changed in the servicing stack, why Microsoft prioritizes newer CPUs in patch optimization, and the hidden hardware refresh cycle this creates. They discuss real-world data from a mid-size manufacturing firm whose patch window grew from 45 minutes to nearly 90…
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