Delivery Optimization
The latest Delivery Optimization coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
How to Clear Delivery Optimization Cache and Reclaim 20GB+ in Windows 10/11
Windows users are discovering a hidden storage hog that can consume 20GB or more of valuable disk space: the Delivery Optimization cache. This feature, designed to speed up Windows updates and app...
Windows 11 Metered Connection: Complete Guide to Stop Bandwidth Hogging
Windows 11's automatic background activities can consume significant bandwidth, causing frustrating slowdowns during streaming, gaming, and video calls. The operating system's default settings...
Windows 11’s Cache Conundrum: Reclaiming Gigabytes and Boosting Performance with Built-In Tools
Most Windows 11 users are sitting on gigabytes of digital clutter they don’t even know exists—and it’s quietly dragging down their PC’s speed, stability, and update reliability. Cache files,...
Windows 11 September Update Packs 4GB of AI Models You May Never Use
Microsoft's September 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 (KB5065426, build 26100.6584) landed with a mix of visible UI refinements, long‑awaited fixes, and a fresh wave of hardware‑gated...
Windows 11 24H2 Brings Wi‑Fi 7: Here’s What You Actually Need to Speed Up Your Internet
The latest Windows 11 update, version 24H2, finally bakes in operating system support for Wi‑Fi 7, the next‑generation wireless standard promising multi‑gigabit speeds and ultra‑low latency....
Windows 11 OOBE Now Installs Updates Before First Login, Microsoft Ships Hotpatching and Backup GA
Microsoft has closed a longstanding security gap by embedding quality updates directly into the Windows Out-of-Box Experience, part of an August 2025 servicing wave that also brings Windows Backup...
Microsoft Intune Now Pushes Windows Updates During OOBE Setup via KB5065847
Microsoft’s August 29, 2025 OOBE update (KB5065847) marks a decisive shift in Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 provisioning. Managed devices that meet eligibility rules can now...
Windows 11 Autopilot Devices Now Get Quality Updates During OOBE
Microsoft has begun rolling out a significant change to Windows 11 provisioning: eligible devices can now receive the latest quality and security updates during the out-of-box experience (OOBE),...
Windows 11 Disk Cleanup Guide: How 3 Built-In Tools Can Safely Free Up 10+ GB Right Now
Low disk space warnings in Windows 11 are more than a nuisance—they can block critical updates, slow everyday performance, and force users into frantic file-dumping marathons. But the fix doesn’t...
Windows 11 Now Installs Critical Zero-Day Patches During Setup—What IT Must Know
Windows 11 will now—in certain scenarios—automatically download and install critical zero-day patches (ZDPs) while a device is still in the Out-of-Box Experience. A revised Microsoft Learn...
No Third-Party Tools Needed: Microsoft's Official Guide to Clearing Windows 11 Cache for Maximum Performance
Windows 11 comes with a suite of powerful, officially supported cache-cleaning tools that can reclaim gigabytes of storage and resolve common performance problems—all without a single third-party...
Optimizing Enterprise Bandwidth with Microsoft Connected Cache: Benefits, Deployment, and Future Outlook
In modern enterprise environments, optimizing network bandwidth has become both a logistical and financial imperative. With cloud-native IT management models now mainstream, companies find themselves...