How to View Windows Update Bandwidth in Activity Monitor

Did you know your Windows 11 computer can share and receive updates with other PCs? This saves internet data. This feature is called Delivery Optimization. It helps your PC get updates faster and uses less internet by sharing parts of updates with other computers on your home network or online.

Want to see how much internet data your computer is using for Windows Updates? You can check both downloads and uploads. Use the Activity Monitor in Windows to view this information.

How to Check Your Windows Update Data Usage

Follow these simple steps to find your update bandwidth info:

1. Open Settings: Click the Start menu (Windows icon at the bottom-left), then click Settings. Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.
2. Go to Windows Update: In the Settings window, click Windows Update on the left side menu.
   
   

   

3. Open Advanced Options: On the right side, click the Advanced options button.
   
   

   

4. Find Delivery Optimization: Scroll down and click on the Delivery Optimization section to open it.
   
   

   

5. Open Activity Monitor: Click on Activity monitor inside Delivery Optimization.
   
   

   

6. View Your Data Usage: Here you can see how much data your PC has downloaded and uploaded while updating Windows. It shows your internet speed and total data used.
   
   

   

That’s it! Now you know how to check the internet data your PC is using for Windows Updates.

Why This Matters

• Save internet data: Delivery Optimization helps reduce how much internet data you use by sharing updates locally.
• Keep an eye on bandwidth: You can see exactly how much data your PC downloads and uploads for updates.
• Adjust settings if needed: If you want, you can change update settings to only get updates from Microsoft servers (no sharing with other PCs).
• Better network use: If you have multiple Windows devices at home, sharing updates can speed things up and reduce internet use.

For more info about turning Delivery Optimization on or off, check out this guide: How to Turn Off or On Update Delivery Optimization in Windows 11.

Summary

Windows 11 uses Delivery Optimization to share updates between computers. This saves internet data for everyone. You can view how much data your PC downloads and uploads by opening Settings, going to Windows Update, clicking Advanced options, selecting Delivery Optimization, and then clicking Activity monitor. This shows you real-time bandwidth use for updates. If you prefer, you can change settings to only receive updates from Microsoft instead of sharing with other PCs.