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ChangeWindows @ChangeWindows

Changing Windows one build at a time. Keeping you up-to-date on all the Windows Updates. Will probably respond with the @Studio384-handle.

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The article is sorely missing a graph. You know what's the worst thing? Starting with Windows 10 v1809, the size of updates fell of a cliff. A trend that continued up to 23H2. 24H2 started good, then jumped the shark.
Size of Windows 11 cumulative updates by version for the x64 platform. B Updates only. The graph shows how Windows 11's updates are small until 24H2 suddenly explodes to over 4 GB.

ALT Size of Windows 11 cumulative updates by version for the x64 platform. B Updates only. The graph shows how Windows 11's updates are small until 24H2 suddenly explodes to over 4 GB.

Windows Central
@WindowsCentral
May 13
But is it really AI's fault? Windows 11 updates keep getting bigger, and AI gets blamed for it, but that’s not the real problem. The deeper issues behind update bloat say a lot more about how Windows is built today and where Microsoft needs to focus next. Our Windows and PC expert @EcceCale takes a deep dive into the size of Windows Updates and what's really going on lately. Our latest feature at Windows Central👇 windowscentral.com/microsoft…
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Here's Windows 10's graph. Note the sudden drop with 1809 and how it grows slower. Also note that the Y axis goes up to 2 GB, the Windows 11 chart goes up to 5 GB.
Size of Windows 10 cumulative updates by version for the x64 platform. B Updates only. The graph shows how Windows 10's initial versions quickly growing, then reaching a "ceiling". Starting with 1809, the updates grow at a much slower rate.

ALT Size of Windows 10 cumulative updates by version for the x64 platform. B Updates only. The graph shows how Windows 10's initial versions quickly growing, then reaching a "ceiling". Starting with 1809, the updates grow at a much slower rate.

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Here's both Windows 10 and 11 over time.
Size of Windows 10 and 11 cumulative updates by version for the x64 platform. B Updates only. The graph shows how Windows 10's initial versions quickly growing, then reaching a "ceiling". Starting with 1809, the updates grow at a much slower rate and are noteably smaller. This continues until Windows 11 v23H2. Windows 11 v24H2 starts of relatively small, but then explodes to over twice the size of the largest Windows 10 update, then keeps growing further. Windows 11 v26H1 is the first platform to straight up start at a massive size over 2.5 GB, where every previous platform started well below 500 MB.

ALT Size of Windows 10 and 11 cumulative updates by version for the x64 platform. B Updates only. The graph shows how Windows 10's initial versions quickly growing, then reaching a "ceiling". Starting with 1809, the updates grow at a much slower rate and are noteably smaller. This continues until Windows 11 v23H2. Windows 11 v24H2 starts of relatively small, but then explodes to over twice the size of the largest Windows 10 update, then keeps growing further. Windows 11 v26H1 is the first platform to straight up start at a massive size over 2.5 GB, where every previous platform started well below 500 MB.

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ChangeWindows@ChangeWindows
Apr 10
The channels are changing again.
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ChangeWindows for Xbox@ChangeXbox
Apr 9
Yesterday, Microsoft actually inserted another Germanium release in the 2605 slot in the Alpha Ring. So we're at 14 now. Germanium will probably remain the base for the forseable future.
ChangeWindows for Xbox@ChangeXbox
Apr 6
With 2606 yet again based on the Germanium codebase, it will have been the longest running base for Xbox OS on Xbox One and Series, leaping over it's original Windows 8.1-based OS. Still, Blue has 18 releases, while Germanium with 2606 will have only 13.
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ChangeWindows for Xbox@ChangeXbox
Apr 6
With 2606 yet again based on the Germanium codebase, it will have been the longest running base for Xbox OS on Xbox One and Series, leaping over it's original Windows 8.1-based OS. Still, Blue has 18 releases, while Germanium with 2606 will have only 13.
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Windows Insider Program
@windowsinsider
Mar 20
Our commitment to Windows quality aka.ms/WindowsQuality2026
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ChangeWindows@ChangeWindows
Mar 4
I'm not sure who needs to hear this, but Windows 12 isn't a thing.
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ChangeWindows@ChangeWindows
Feb 10
Windows 11, version 26H1 has officially entered its support lifecycle and will remain supported until March 14, 2028, and until March 13, 2029 for Edu and Enterprise. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/li…

Windows 11 Home and Pro - Microsoft Lifecycle

Windows 11 Home and Pro follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy.

learn.microsoft.com
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The web version of the Microsoft Store now allows you to create "Multi-app installs". The 48 apps divided over these 6 categories so far seem to be the only ones supported.
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Once you've selected your apps, you'll download an exe file that will open the Store and make it download and install the selected apps.
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You can try it for yourself here: apps.microsoft.com/apppack

Introducing multi-app install on Windows

Select and install multiple productivity, creativity, social, and entertainment apps at once from the Microsoft Store. Streamline your app installation with multi-app install.

apps.microsoft.com
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ChangeWindows retweeted
Amanda Langowski@amanda_lango
3 Nov 2025
After an incredible journey leading the Windows Insider Program, I’m starting a new chapter and transitioning to a new position within Microsoft! 💙💜
Personal News & Thanks! After an incredible journey leading the Windows Insider Program, I’m starting a new chapter and transitioning to a new position within Microsoft! 💙💜 This community has been the highlight of my time in role—curious, candid and always inspiring. Thank you to every Insider who installed early builds and filed feedback. Together we’ve launched thousands of flights, previewed bold ideas, and turned real-world insights into meaningful improvements. I’m excited about what’s ahead and will always be cheering on WIP as an Insider myself. ☺️ —Amanda Langowski

ALT Personal News & Thanks! After an incredible journey leading the Windows Insider Program, I’m starting a new chapter and transitioning to a new position within Microsoft! 💙💜 This community has been the highlight of my time in role—curious, candid and always inspiring. Thank you to every Insider who installed early builds and filed feedback. Together we’ve launched thousands of flights, previewed bold ideas, and turned real-world insights into meaningful improvements. I’m excited about what’s ahead and will always be cheering on WIP as an Insider myself. ☺️ —Amanda Langowski

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Yannick@Studio384
22 Oct 2025
For next year's anniversary, instead of a wallpaper, can we just get a sane preview program? You know, like Apple does. Or Google does. One where when we pick to test out what's next, we actually get to test out what's next instead of just rolling a bunch of dice?
Windows Insider Program
@windowsinsider
22 Oct 2025
🎉 We just turned 11! Big thanks to our amazing Insiders for 11 years of feedback, features & fun 💙 Our token of appreciation for you:👉aka.ms/WIPturns11
Two-tier cake with two candles on top forming the number 11 inside a circle placed on the Windows 11 Bloom waves.

ALT Two-tier cake with two candles on top forming the number 11 inside a circle placed on the Windows 11 Bloom waves.

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It took Microsoft nearly 11 year to finally finish the first version of Windows 10. 10240.21161 is out now.
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In all seriousness tho, while Windows 10's original release and the last consumer version both loose support today, Windows 10 will only receive its final update on 9 January 2029 when version 1809 (Redstone 5) reaches its end of life.
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Version 1607 goes EOL on 13 October 2026 Version 1809 goes EOL on 9 January 2029 Version 21H2 goes EOL on 12 January 2027 Version 22H2 goes EOL on 10 October 2028
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ChangeWindows@ChangeWindows
14 Oct 2025
Today's EOL releases: Windows 10, version 1507 Windows 10, version 22H2 Windows 11, version 22H2 Windows 10 is dead, yet 4 more versions (1607, 1809, 21H2, and 22H2) will continue to receive support after today.
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One more month to go before Windows 10 kicks the bucket. ...and then keeps kicking it for another 3.5 years until version 1809 leaves support.
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As a reminder: 1507 & 22H2: 14 October 2025 22H2 ESU: 10 October 2028 1607: 13 October 2026 1809: 9 January 2029 <- last one to go 21H2: 12 January 2027
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And if we're being really technical, the IoT version of 21H2 will actually be around until 13 January 2032, 6.5 years from now.
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