Feature updates offer new functionality and help keep your systems secure. You’ll get these updates automatically after you download the Update Assistant.

Learn how to check for the latest Windows Updates and install them to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

Learn how to check for the latest Windows Updates and install them to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

Windows Update is an essential component of Windows 11, ensuring your system remains secure, stable, and up-to-date with the latest features. However, issues can occasionally arise, preventing updates from installing. This guide provides detailed steps to troubleshoot and resolve Windows Update problems effectively.

Below is a summary of the key issues that this update addresses when you install this KB. If there are new features, it lists them as well. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change we are documenting.

To install this update, use one of the following Windows and Microsoft release channels. This update downloads and installs automatically from Windows Update and Microsoft Update. This update downloads and installs automatically from Windows Update for Business in accordance with configured policies.

Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.

All downloaders are located in the Microsoft Download Center. You can complete the download process through these steps. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. In the Windows Update window, select either important updates are available or optional updates are available.

To check for updates manually, select Start > Settings > Windows Update . Check for updates. If other questions come up when you update Windows 11, here are some other areas that might interest you: If you're trying to activate Windows, see Activate Windows for more info.

To install updates after the Windows 10 upgrade is done, follow these steps: Select Start and then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update . In the Windows Update window, select the Check for updates button. Once available updates populate, install all available updates.