Install Windows Updates

In Windows, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

Install updates in Windows

1. Select Start  Settings  Windows Update  > select Check for Windows updates. 

2. If any updates are available for you, select Download & install. Your device will download and install the updates. If prompted to do so, restart your device to apply the updates.

Windows Update recommendation

• To get Windows Updates automatically, see Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device. 

• To prevent inconvenient installs and restarts when you're using your device from Windows Updates, see Keep your device up to date with active hours.

Windows Update related topics

• If you get an error when trying to update or you're having problems installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows.
• If you're warned by Windows Update that you don't have enough space on your device to install updates, see Free up space for Windows updates.
• If the latest version isn't offered automatically through Check for updates, you can get it manually through the Windows Update Assistant.
• For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ.

In Windows, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

Install updates in Windows

1. Select Start , go to Settings    Update & Security    Windows Update  > select Check for Windows updates.
2. If any updates are available for you, select Download & install. Your device will download and install the updates. If prompted to do so, restart your device to apply the updates.

Windows Update recommendation

To get Windows Updates automatically, see Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device.

To prevent inconvenient installs and restarts when you're using your device from Windows Updates, see Keep your device up to date with active hours.

Windows Update related topics

• If you need more information about upgrading to Windows 11, see Windows 11: FAQ.
• If you get an error when trying to update or you're having problems installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows.
• If you're warned by Windows Update that you don't have enough space on your device to install updates, see Free up space for Windows updates.
• If the latest version isn't offered automatically through Check for updates, you can get it manually through the Windows Update Assistant.
• For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ.