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How to update a Windows computer
Windows updates fix security holes and bugs. Here's how to check for them and install them yourself.
This page is for you if
- Your computer says updates are ready
- Someone told you to update Windows
- Your computer is acting up and hasn't been updated in a while
Do these steps
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Step 1: Open Settings
Click the Start button, then click Settings.
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Step 2: Open Windows Update
Click Windows Update.
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Step 3: Check for updates
Click Check for Windows updates.
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Step 4: Install
If updates are there, click Download & install.
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Step 5: Restart if it asks
Save your work and close your programs. If Windows asks you to restart, let it. Keep the computer plugged in until it's done.
Good to know
- Still on Windows 10? Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Microsoft's update page links to what that means for you.
- Never install an update from a pop-up on a website. Real Windows updates come from Settings.
Check it with the source
We wrote these steps from these official pages. If your screen looks different, the official page is always right.
- Microsoft: Install Windows Updates https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/updates-lifecycle/install-windows-updates
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