Why Windows updates keep getting bigger and more bloated
April 30, 2026
Over time, Windows updates have become increasingly comprehensive and much larger in file size. The monthly cumulative updates that Microsoft releases every Patch Tuesday now regularly exceed 4 to 5 GB each, and in some cases even reach 9 GB. Just two years ago, many Windows updates were only 300 to 500 MB in size.
Windows Latest has investigated the reasons behind this trend. According to their…