Applies ToWindows 11 Windows 10 Windows

In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

  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.

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.

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Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.

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In Windows 10, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

  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.

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.

Check for Windows updates

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