Windows Updates

Steps for checking to see if there are Windows updates available to be installed and completed.

Windows 11:

  1. Click on Start Menu -> Settings
    Start Menu Settings
  2. Click on Windows Update
    Windows Update
  3. Click on the Check for updates button, and/or Install All button.
    Check for updates button
  4. You may need to click Restart Now to complete updates.
  5. Updates can be cumulative, Repeat Steps 1-4 until clicking the "Check for updates" button no longer shows any updates as being available.

Windows 10:

  1. Click Start Menu > Settings.
    Settings

  2. Click Update & Security.
    Update and security

  3. Click Windows Update.
    Windows update

  4. Click Check for updates.
    Check for updates

  5. Click Restart Now.
    Restart now


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Doc ID:
135969
Owned by:
Brianna M. in SMPH
Created:
2024-03-11
Updated:
2026-01-21
Sites:
School of Medicine and Public Health