How to get the latest software and driver updates from Windows

Updated: 20-Feb-2025 | Answer ID: 1546
This article contain steps on how to get the latest software updates from Windows.

It is important to keep your Windows OS up to date to ensure that you have the latest software, driver, and security updates for your system.

Select Windows version

Windows 10

Step-by-step guide:

  1. Click the "Start" button, then go to "Settings".

    Settings button on Windows

  2. Select "Update & Security".

    Update & Security section on Windows

  3. Under "Windows Update", click "Check for updates". Your system will prompt you of any missing updates or inform you if your device is currently up to date.

    Windows Update page under Settings

  4. If there is an update available, click "Download and install".

    Download and install option under Windows Update

  5. After the updates have been downloaded, you will be prompted to restart your system to complete the installation.

Windows 11

Step-by-step guide:

  1. Press the Windows button on your keyboard.

  2. Select "Settings".

    Settings option on Windows 11

  3. Select "Windows Update".

  4. Under "Windows Update", click "Check for updates". Your system will prompt you of any missing updates or inform you if your device is currently up to date.

    Check for Updates button on Windows Update page

  5. If there is an update available, click "Download and install".

  6. Install optional updates.

    1. Select "Advanced options" under Windows Update.

      Windows update advanced options

    2. Select "Optional updates".

      Windows optional updates

    3. Select all available updates and click "Download & install".

      Download and install optional updates

  7. After the updates have been downloaded, you will be prompted to restart your system to complete the installation.

For more information, see Microsoft Update Windows.

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