How to update your Razer Blade's Windows OS

Updated: 27-Aug-2023 | Answer ID: 1707
This article will guide you on how to upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Windows, troubleshoot common problems, and determine known issues on your Razer laptop.

This article will guide you on how to get the latest system updates from Windows, troubleshoot common problems, and determine known issues on your Razer laptop.

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Getting Windows 11 update and drivers for Razer Blade

  1. Press Windows key, and then go to Settings.

    Select "Settings" from the windows menu

  2. Select "Windows Update" and click "Check for updates".

    Select Windows Update and then Check for updates

  3. If there is an available update, it will automatically download and install the updates.
  4. Install optional updates.

    1. Select "Advanced options" under Windows Update.

      Select Advanced options

    2. Select "Optional updates".

      Select Optional updates

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

      Select available updates and select Download & install

  5. Restart your computer to complete the installation.

Getting Windows 10 update and drivers for Razer Blade

  1. Click the “Start” button or press Windows key, and then go to Settings > Update & Security.

    Select Update & Security

  2. Select "Windows Update" and click "Check for updates".

    Under Windows Update, click Check for updates

  3. If there is an available update, select "Download and install" to install it.

    Click Download and install

  4. Restart your computer to complete the installation.

Upgrading Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro

If you wish to upgrade your Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro to enjoy advanced security features, you will need a valid product key or digital license for the Blade you are upgrading. See the Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro page for details on how you can obtain the key.

To upgrade using a digital license

  1. Click the “Start” button or press Windows key, and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation.

    Select Activation

  2. Click “Go to the Store” and check the following:
    • If you see “Install”, you already have activated Windows 10 Pro, click the button to install.
    • If you see “Buy”, you need to purchase a Windows 10 Pro license or try to sign in to Microsoft Store with the Microsoft account you linked your purchased Pro license to. Then, install Windows 10 Pro.

To upgrade using a product key

  1. Click the "Start" button or press Windows key, and then Settings > Update & Security > Activation.

    Select Activation

  2. Select "Change product key”.

  3. Enter the product key then click "Next" to start the upgrade.

    Enter product key and select next

Troubleshooting Windows 10 Update

If you are having difficulty in updating Windows 10, you may use the Windows Update Assistant. Simply download and run the .exe file and follow the instructions to complete the update. You may also check the Windows Update: FAQ page for more details.

Windows 10 Known Issues

With every Windows 10 update, Microsoft publishes Known issues and notifications, and Resolved issues. You can find out more about each release in Windows 10 release information page.

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You can create your own Windows 10 installation media.

Got other questions with Windows 10? You may visit the Windows Update: FAQ page for more details.

Obtain a Windows 10 recovery image for your Razer Blade from Razer Support.

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