Summary
The Windows Update Assistant helps you manually download and install the latest Windows feature update on a compatible PC. Feature updates introduce new capabilities and help keep your device secure.
Use this tool if your device hasn’t received a feature update automatically through Windows Update.
What does Windows Update Assistant do?
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Downloads and installs the latest feature update for Windows
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Helps keep your device secure and up to date
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Provides an option to update without waiting for automatic rollout
When to use the Windows Update Assistant?
Use the Windows Update Assistant if:
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Your device hasn’t received the latest feature update yet
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You want to manually install a feature update instead of waiting for automatic updates
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If you’re only looking for quality updates (smaller, more frequent fixes and security updates), use Windows Update in Settings instead.
Important:Â
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The Windows Update Assistant does not run on ARM‑based PCs
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It’s supported only on x86/64‑based device
Check your Windows version
To see which version of Windows is installed:
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Select the Search box on the taskbar and type winver.
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Select winver from the results.
If you don’t want to wait for an automatic update, or if you want to check for quality updates (which are more frequent and include small fixes and security updates), you can update Windows 11 yourself.
If you’re an IT professional, you can defer updates. Go to Windows 11 servicing options.
Need to know about required disk space, error codes, removing an installed update, or other update questions? Find more help at Windows Update: FAQ.
Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Summary
The Windows Update Assistant helps you manually download and install the latest Windows feature update on a compatible PC. Feature updates introduce new capabilities and help keep your device secure.
Use this tool if your device hasn’t received a feature update automatically through Windows Update.
What does Windows Update Assistant do?
-
Downloads and installs the latest feature update for Windows
-
Helps keep your device secure and up to date
-
Provides an option to update without waiting for automatic rollout
When to use the Windows Update Assistant?
Use the Windows Update Assistant if:
-
Your device hasn’t received the latest feature update yet
-
You want to manually install a feature update instead of waiting for automatic updates
-
If you’re only looking for quality updates (smaller, more frequent fixes and security updates), use Windows Update in Settings instead.
Important:Â
-
The Windows Update Assistant does not run on ARM‑based PCs
-
It’s supported only on x86/64‑based device
Check your Windows version
To see which version of Windows is installed:
-
Select the Search box on the taskbar and type winver.
-
Select winver from the results.
If you don’t want to wait for an automatic update, or if you want to check for quality updates (which are more frequent and include small fixes and security updates), you can update Windows 10 yourself.
If you’re an IT professional, you can defer updates. Go to Windows 10 servicing options.
Need to know about required disk space, error codes, removing an installed update, or other update questions? Find more help at Windows Update: FAQ.
