In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.
- Select Start
Settings
Windows Update
> select Check for Windows updates. - 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.
The following are additional topics you might be looking for:
- If you get an error when trying to update or you're having problems installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows.
- If you're warned by Windows Update that you don't have enough space on your device to install updates, see Free up space for Windows updates.
- If the latest version isn't offered automatically through Check for updates, you can get it manually through the Windows Update Assistant.
- For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ.
