How To Update Windows [11, 10, 8, And 7]

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The timely installation of Windows updates can avoid data loss, glitches, and various vulnerabilities while enhancing your system’s performance. Coming to how to update Windows, you can either keep the auto-update feature on or manually update your Windows using Settings, ISO Files, and more. 

Windows 11

There are three ways to install Windows 11 updates:

1. Using Settings.
2. Using Windows 11 Update Utility
3. Turn On Automatic Update.

Update Manually

To get the latest update on your Windows 11:

1. Go to Settings > Windows Update > Press Check For Updates.
2. If the update utility shows an available update, click Download And Install.

   

3. Once the update has been downloaded and installed, restart your system.

Using Windows 11 Update Utility

Follow the instructions below:

1. Head to Microsoft’s Software Download page.
2. Select Windows 11 > Windows 11 Installation Assistant > Download Now.
3. Run the downloaded file in administrator mode.
4. It will check whether your PC is compatible with the Windows 11 update.
5. Click Accept And Install > Restart Now.
6. Your PC will restart a few times before the installation process is completed.

Turn On Automatic Update

Enable the feature to install the updates automatically:

1. Open Run menu > Type wscui.cpl > Enter.
2. Select Automatic Updates > Automatic.

Windows 10

You can update your Windows 10 using several methods, including;

1. Using Settings.
2. Using Windows 10 Update Utility.
3. Turn On Automatic Update.

Update Manually

Using this method, you can check for any latest updates:

1. Launch the Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check For Updates.
2. If an update is available, it will be displayed > Click Download And Install.
3. Restart your device.

Update Using Windows 10 Update Utility

This method was effective for us in updating the Windows:

1. Head over to Microsoft Software Download.
2. Select Windows 10 > Update Now.
3. Run the file once it has been downloaded.
4. Choose Yes > Update Now.
5. If your system is compatible with the update, click Next.
6. Once the download has been finished, your system will start a 30-minute countdown to restart your system for the update. Instead, pick Restart Now.

Windows 8

Here are the four simple ways to perform an update on Windows 8:

1. Using Settings.
2. Using Control Panel.
3. Using Microsoft Download Center.
4. Turn On Automatic Update.

Update Manually

Take note of this method:

1. Access Settings > Change PC Settings > Update And Recovery > Windows Update.
2. Hit Check Now.
3. If a relevant update is available for the system, it will be displayed under the Windows Update option > Press Install.
4. A list of important updates will be displayed. It is recommended to select all of them.
5. Accept the license terms > Finish > Restart the system once updated.

Using Control Panel

Here’s how to do it:

1. Open Control Panel > System And Security > Windows Update > click Check For updates.
2. If a relevant update is available for the system, it will be displayed under the Windows Update option. If not, the system will notify you that the PC is up to date.
3. Press Install Updates > Restart after updating.

Using Microsoft Download Center

Proceed to the instructions below:

1. Launch the browser and head to Microsoft Download Center.
2. Choose the language > Click Download > Confirm System Requirements > Save.
3. Alternatively, click Run to start the update process immediately.
4. You must install the KBs in this order:

   clearcompressionflag.exe
   
   KB2919355
   
   KB2932046
   
   KB2959977
   
   KB2937592
   
   KB2938439
   
   KB2934018

5. KB2919442 is a Windows 8.1 prerequisite, and you must install it before installing KB2919355.

Turn On Automatic Update

Refer to these steps:

1. Head to Settings > Change PC Settings > Update and Recovery > Windows Update.
2. Select Choose How Updates Get Installed.
3. Open the drop-down below Important Updates > Pick Install Updates Automatically.
4. Mark the Recommended Updates checkbox > Apply.

   

Windows 7

There are several ways on how to update Windows 7, as mentioned below:

1. Using Windows 7 Update Utility.
2. Using Microsoft Update Catalogue.
3. Using Microsoft Download Center.
4. Turn on Automatic Update.

Using Windows 7 Update Utility

It is a highly effective method we used:

1. Launch Start > All Programs.
2. Navigate to Windows Update > Check For Updates.
3. It will reveal all available updates > Necessarily, mark all important updates > Hit Install Updates > Restart Now.

Update Using Microsoft Update Catalogue

These are the steps you can follow:

1. Open Microsoft Update Catalog.
2. Enter your required update in the search bar > Click Search.
3. Hit the Download button in front of the respective update to get the download link > Click on it.

   

4. Choose Open to start the installation process > Restart after completion.

Update Using Microsoft Download Center

Make use of the process instructed:

1. Head to the Microsoft Download Center.
2. Search for and click on the required update.
3. Select System Requirements to confirm compatibility > Press Download > Run > Restart PC afterward.

   

Turn On Automatic Update

Below are the complete instructions you can refer to:

1. Move to Start > All Programs.
2. Scroll to Windows Update > Change Settings > Pick Install Updates Automatically in the drop-down.

   

3. Select relevant checkboxes to optimize future updates > OK.

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