Today, Microsoft released the November 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported devices. Windows 10 And Windows 11 versions. Later this month, the company is also expected to release non-security updates with quality fixes and new features. However, things are going to be different in December.

With the holiday season fast approaching, Microsoft is considering taking a break. As a result, Windows 10 and 11 will receive fewer updates. While traditional Patch Tuesday updates are still on track (scheduled for December 10, 2024), next month’s non-security updates are canceled. Microsoft announced the change in its official Windows Update account on X:

December 2024 is the only exception, so the regular C update schedule for Windows 10 and 11 will continue in January 2025.

For those unfamiliar, non-security updates for Windows 10 and 11 provide monthly fixes and quality of life improvements. Microsoft also uses these updates to deliver minor new features outside of its traditional annual “big” updates, such as the recently released 24H2 version of Windows 11. All of these non-security updates are optional, unlike Patch Tuesday updates, which install automatically whether the user likes it or not.

While it’s nice to receive new features every month, non-security updates are often more prone to bugs. Updates from last month Task Manager paralyzed on Windows 11 version 24H2 And broke some apps on Windows 10. Therefore, if you want to try them, be prepared to face unexpected bugs and issues. For the majority of users, it is better to stay away from it altogether.