How do I have Windows check for Updates?
How do I have Windows check for Updates?
How do I have Windows check for Updates and why? Windows updates provide patches, fixes, and new material. The major updates each year bring design changes, improvements, and fixes to the operating system and Windows properties. Other updates are for fixes, corrections, and new material like updated drivers. There is no other update system or manager needed for Windows and for more devices used by Windows. Most manufacturers are providing their latest driver updates through Microsoft rather than directly to the user. Gamers still rely on the manufacturers for the latest updates for their particular video card.
How do I know what version of Windwos is running?
Check what version of Windows is running.
How to have Windows check for updates
- Click the START button
- Click on Settings (the Gear icon ⚙)
- Select the Update & Security icon.
- Under Windows Update is the Check for updates button.
Clicking the Check for updates button tells Windows to check for any new updates. In this example Windows is up to date but there is a verserion update avaiable. Any updates listed below the Check for updates button should also be installed.
It is important to keep current on updates to protect your system and your personal data. Visit Microsoft for more information about recent Windows Updates.
