How to: Download and install updates in Windows 10


Instructions

  1. Right-click your Start button and choose Settings.

    Windows key

    Windows Start menu quick access list open, highlighting the Settings option

  2. Click Update & security.

    Windows Settings home screen with Update & Security highlighted

  3. Click Check for updates.

    Windows Update page showing the Check for updates button highlighted.

  4. Please wait while Windows checks for any important updates that may be available.

    Windows Update page showing status message: Checking for updates.

  5. You may need to click the Install now button to proceed with the update process.

    Windows Update page showing updates available with Install now button highlighted

  6. If you are prompted to restart your PC to finish installing updates, and if you are ready to restart at this time, click Restart now.

    CAUTION: Before clicking the button, save your work and close any open programs to avoid losing data when restarting.

    Windows Update page showing restart options with Restart now button highlighted.

Outcome

Windows 10 will install available updates.

Windows Update page showing update installation in progress with status Installing – 0%.