delivery optimization

Control Windows Update Delivery Optimization to Reduce Bandwidth (Win10/11) Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes Introduction Windows Update Delivery Optimization (DO) helps Microsoft and nearby PCs share update files to reduce overall internet usage and speed up updates on local...

Clearing Windows 11’s growing pile of cache and temporary files is one of the simplest, highest-ROI maintenance tasks a user or IT pro can perform — it frees gigabytes of storage, reduces odd performance glitches, and keeps modern AI-driven features responsive as your workload grows. Background...

Microsoft’s September cumulative for Windows 11 landed as more than a routine Patch Tuesday — it bundles visible UI polish, several quality-of-life fixes, and a new tranche of staged, hardware‑gated AI features, but it also carries a practical sting: unusually large offline installers that...

Microsoft's September cumulative for Windows 11 has landed and, rather than being a quiet maintenance release, it mixes visible UI polish, a handful of useful quality fixes and a fresh batch of staged, hardware-gated AI features — with one very practical sting in the tail: the cumulative...

Microsoft’s August 2025 servicing wave is the most operationally significant Windows 11 release window in months: it moves day‑one patching into the Out‑of‑Box Experience (OOBE), promotes Windows Backup for Organizations to general availability, extends hotpatching across server and (limited)...

Microsoft’s August 29, 2025 OOBE update (KB5065847) marks a deliberate pivot in how Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 handle day‑one security and servicing: managed devices that meet the eligibility rules can now check for and install Windows quality updates during the final...

Control Windows Update Interruptions: Active Hours, Pause, and Delivery Optimization Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 10-15 minutes Keeping Windows up to date is important for security and performance — but unexpected restarts or large background downloads can interrupt work or slow a...

Microsoft is rolling a significant change to how new Windows 11 PCs are provisioned: eligible devices will now check for and install the latest quality and security updates during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) so users sign in on day one with a patched, compliant system. This shift, delivered...

Windows 11’s storage warnings are annoying—and avoidable—if you know where Windows hides junk and which built‑in tools remove it safely and quickly. This feature piece breaks down three fast, low‑risk ways to clear up storage space in Windows 11, explains what each does behind the scenes, and...

Windows 11 will now, in some scenarios, download and install updates automatically while a device is still in the Out‑Of‑Box Experience (OOBE), a change that promises better day‑one security for new machines but also raises practical, operational and privacy tradeoffs for both consumers and IT...

If your Windows 11 PC feels sluggish, there’s a good chance a growing pile of cached and temporary files is the culprit — and Windows already gives you simple, safe tools to clean them up without resorting to risky third‑party “optimizers.” Background / Overview Every day Windows and the apps...

As enterprises continue their digital transformation and rely more heavily on cloud-native IT management models, network bandwidth has emerged as one of the most significant—and expensive—pain points for IT departments. In environments where devices have traditionally downloaded Windows updates...

Windows Update Delivery Optimization is one of those hidden gems that sound like tech lingo most people ignore, but it’s actually a critical Windows feature that can make or break your experience with system updates and app downloads. Let’s dive deep into what it means, how it works, and why you...

Delivery Optimization—sounds like something out of a logistics meeting at FedEx, doesn’t it? But for Windows users, it's a real deal, quietly operating in the background to make downloads quicker and more efficient. Sounds perfect … until it's not. Over time, the Delivery Optimization cache can...

So you’ve stumbled upon Microsoft's Delivery Optimization (DO)—perhaps via your Windows Update settings—and now you’re scratching your head because the toggle to turn it off is grayed out or simply unavailable. Why can’t you shut it down? Is Delivery Optimization even necessary? Let’s break it...

The tech world is buzzing as Microsoft rolls out its latest optional update for Windows 11—KB5043145—released on September 27, 2024. This update ushers in some notable enhancements, particularly targeting user experience through improved file-sharing capabilities, interface tweaks, and more...

As Windows 11 continues to evolve, efficient use of system resources remains critical for optimal performance. One often-overlooked aspect of this optimization is the Delivery Optimization Cache. This cache, which is utilized to enhance the update process, can lead to excessive disk usage over...

https://imgur.com/a/CQqazuj Windows is apparently using 250 GB of data in the past month, but the applications do not add up to the total. I have checked that Windows Delivery Optimization is turned off, and it has been for the measured time period. Is this amount of usage normal, and if so...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are excited to release Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16241 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring! We are also releasing Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 15230 to Insiders in the Fast ring. Upcoming Bug Bash We’re really excited to do our 2nd...

Windows Update Delivery Optimization in Windows 10 is turned on by default, but there are differences between editions. read more Continue reading...