Archive · 29 May 2025
Microsoft Integrates Third-Party App Updates into Windows
Microsoft is making it easier for apps to update on your Windows computer.
Instead of each app updating on its own, they will now use Windows Update.
This means fewer interruptions, and updates will happen when you're not using your computer.
App developers can use this new system to deliver updates through the regular Windows update system.
This makes updates easier for both app makers and users, with notifications and a single place to see all updates.
Developers can also save money by using this system, and updates will happen when the computer is idle.
Microsoft introduced a Windows Update orchestration platform for third-party app updates.
Developers can deliver updates alongside Windows updates using the new platform.
The platform will use native Windows notifications for app update alerts.
Updates will be scheduled based on user activity and system performance.
Developers can join a private preview to access the new capabilities.
- Who
- Microsoft
- What
- Launched a new Windows Update orchestration platform.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday
- Where
- Windows operating system
- Why
- To streamline app updates and improve user experience.
- Company
- Microsoft
- New Feature
- Windows Update Orchestration Platform
- Target Users
- Third-party apps
- Notifications
- Native Windows notifications
- Supported Apps
- MSIX/APPX and some Win32 apps
- Status
- Private preview available