Note:Â Before you use an external storage device to update Windows, make sure there are no important files on the drive, as they may be overwritten.
On Windows 11:
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Select Start > Settings > Update > Windows Update.
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If you don't have enough free disk space to install updates, you should see an option on the Windows Update tab called Fix Issues.  If so, select Fix issues.  This will launch a tool that lets you update your PC using an external storage device.
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Connect your external storage device and select it from the drop-down menu.
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Select Next and follow the instructions to finish installing the update.
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Once the installation is complete, you can safely remove your external storage device.
On Windows 10:
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Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
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If you don't have enough free disk space to install updates, you should see an option on the Windows Update tab called Fix Issues.  If so, select Fix issues.  This will launch a tool that lets you update your PC using an external storage device.
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Connect your external storage device and select it from the drop-down menu.
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Select Next and follow the instructions to finish installing the update.
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Once the installation is complete, you can safely remove your external storage device.
