In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.
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Select Start Settings Windows Update > select Check for Windows updates.
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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.
Related topics
The following are additional topics you might be looking for:
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If you need more information about upgrading to Windows 11, see Windows 11: FAQ.
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If you're trying to activate Windows 11, see Activate Windows for more info.
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If you get an error when trying to update, see Fix Windows Update issues.
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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.
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If you experience internet connection issues while updating your device, see Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows.
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If you're having trouble installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows.
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For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ.
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.
In Windows 10, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.
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Select Start , go to Settings Update & Security Windows Update > select Check for Windows updates.
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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.
Related topics
The following are additional topics you might be looking for:
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If you're trying to activate Windows 10, see Activate Windows for more info.
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If you get an error when trying to update, see Fix Windows Update issues.
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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.
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If you experience internet connection issues while updating your device, see Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows.
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If version 22H2 isn't offered automatically through Check for updates, you can get it manually through the Windows Update Assistant.
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If you're having trouble installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows.
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For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ.
