Check of updates

These updates usually occur automatically or will start after asking permission. Sometimes, though, it's helpful to manually check for any updates that haven't been installed yet, especially if your computer is behaving strangely. Click on the Start menu in the bottom left corner of your screen — it looks like the Windows logo. From there, click on the Settings icon, which is a small icon that looks like a gear.

Click on "Check for updates" to see if your computer is up-to-date, or if there are any updates available. Your computer will also show the date and time of when it was last updated. If there were updates available, they'll begin to download automatically. On the next screen, your computer will show the current status of your updates. Broader system updates will also be noted on this screen. You can also view further information about your computer's updates by clicking the various links on the Updates page.

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In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. To manage your options and see available updates, select Check for Windows updates. If you get an error when trying to update, see Fix Windows Update issues. If you're trying to activate Windows 11, see Activate Windows for more info. If you're having trouble installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows.

To get the latest major update of Windows 11, see Get the latest Windows update. Check for Windows updates. In Windows 10, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. If you're trying to activate Windows 10, see Activate Windows for more info.

To get the latest major update of Windows 10, see Get the latest Windows update. Windows 11 Windows 10 More Here's some other info you might be looking for: If you get an error when trying to update, see Fix Windows Update issues.

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