Microsoft asks: What if Windows could update all your software at once?

0
2K

Windows may soon be able to update all your software at once

It's part of a new tool Microsoft is testing for Windows PCs.

By

Tim Marcin

 on 

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard

microsoft logo outside a building

Credit: Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images

Microsoft's Windows could soon update all your software at once.

The company announced in a blog post this week that developers and product teams could join a private preview of its "Windows Update orchestration platform."

Microsoft wrote:

Mashable Light Speed

"Updates across the Windows ecosystem can feel like a fragmented experience. To solve this, we're building a vision for a unified, intelligent update orchestration platform capable of supporting any update (apps, drivers, etc.) to be orchestrated alongside Windows updates."

The idea is that the orchestration platform will scan for pending updates to your Windows PC's apps and software. Then, Windows would schedule downloads and updates for the optimal time to limit bandwidth spikes and increase eco-efficiency. Right now, however, this is available only to developers and product teams that join the private preview.

This comes as a welcome bit of news to folks out there — perhaps the author of this article — who often forget to download updates and delay the task indefinitely. It would be nice to have that whole hassle done automatically.

close-up of man's face

Associate Editor, Culture

Tim Marcin is an Associate Editor on the culture team at Mashable, where he mostly digs into the weird parts of the internet. You'll also see some coverage of memes, tech, sports, trends, and the occasional hot take. You can find him on Bluesky (sometimes), Instagram (infrequently), or eating Buffalo wings (as often as possible).


These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Search
Categories
Read More
History
Biofungicides Market Revenue Analysis: Growth, Share, Value, Size, and Insights
"Executive Summary Biofungicides Market: Growth Trends and Share Breakdown Data Bridge...
By Aryan Mhatre 2025-10-06 08:01:53 0 638
Technology
Score $60 off this versatile 13-in-1 laptop docking station from Anker
Best Anker deal: Save $60 on the Anker Laptop Docking Station...
By Test Blogger7 2025-08-07 14:00:13 0 826
Technology
AirPods 4 vs. Airpods Pro 2: Which Prime Day deal should you buy?
AirPods 4 vs. Airpods Pro 2: Which Prime Day deal should you buy?...
By Test Blogger7 2025-07-08 05:00:15 0 1K
Science
The World’s Oldest Known Snake In Captivity Became A Mom At 62 – No Dad Required
The World’s Oldest Known Snake In Captivity Became A Mom At 62 – No Dad RequiredIn 2021, the...
By test Blogger3 2025-10-10 17:00:20 0 227
Technology
I used the AirPods Pro 3 for my workouts — how did they perform?
I used the AirPods Pro 3 for my workouts. Here's how they performed....
By Test Blogger7 2025-10-18 17:00:21 0 88