Why Does Windows Update Install Bunches at a Time, & Not All at Once?


  1. Posts : 19
    Windows 7
       #1

    Why Does Windows Update Install Bunches at a Time, & Not All at Once?


    So I've always wondered this: When you install Windows, obviously you need to apply all the updates and SPs that have come out since the version was built. So my question is this: Why, after loading and installing the first 100+ updates, does Windows Update come up with a bunch more, and then after that, a bunch more, and then still some more? Why not all at the same time? Does it not see certain updates until certain updates are installed?

    Just curious.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,978
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Gus,

    It's due to some updates needing to be installed before others, or some updates could conflict with others if installed at the same time.

    It would be nice to be able to install them all at once, but it's highly recommended to only install the one selected by default first, and repeat until there are no more updates left.

    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #3

    Well a uneducated guess.
    For some update to completely install you must restart to complete the install.
    For other updates to install the previous updates must be installed.
    So they come in batches, reboot and then another batch of updates and reboot ect.
    Sorry; I was typing while Brink was posting.
    Last edited by Layback Bear; 09 Sep 2013 at 15:28. Reason: Late bo bo
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 19
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Yep, I figured all of that, I just thought at some point they would simply figure out a way to have them all "show up" at the same time, and then install in the correct order, with the correct reboot in between, etc.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #5

    GusinCA said:
    Yep, I figured all of that, I just thought at some point they would simply figure out a way to have them all "show up" at the same time, and then install in the correct order, with the correct reboot in between, etc.
    A Service Pack 2 for Windows 7 would be nice as well, if for no other reason than to combine all the previous updates.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 2,573
    Win7 Ultimate X64
       #6

    derekimo said:
    GusinCA said:
    Yep, I figured all of that, I just thought at some point they would simply figure out a way to have them all "show up" at the same time, and then install in the correct order, with the correct reboot in between, etc.
    A Service Pack 2 for Windows 7 would be nice as well, if for no other reason than to combine all the previous updates.
    We can but hope, although im not holding my breath
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 19
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Yeah, it's all about Win 8 now, but Win 8 wouldn't work on some of the older machines I've got. That's the problem when you have 8 computers, too many to keep current! :)
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:31.
Find Us