How to: Download and install updates in Windows 11


Instructions

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

Alternatively, you may hold down the Windows key Windows key on your keyboard and press X. Then, click Settings.

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2) In the left-hand menu, click Windows Update.

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3) If no updates have been identified yet, you may need to click Check for updates to force Windows to check for new updates.

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4) Once updates are identified, you may click Install now to begin the installation.

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5) 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.

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If you are not ready to restart, you may schedule the restart for later. Simply click Schedule the restart.

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To schedule the restart, ensure that the switch is in the "On" position (slid to the right). Then, pick a time for the restart.

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OUTCOME

If you scheduled a restart, you will see the indicated scheduled time at the top of the Windows Update screen.

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Windows will install available updates. You should repeat the steps above continually until the screen indicates that no further updates are available.

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