In Windows, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. Install updates in Windows Select Start Settings Windows Update > select Check for Windows updates. Select Start Settings Windows Update > select Check for Windows updates. If any updates are available for you, select Download & install . Your device will download and install the updates. If prompted to do so, restart your device to apply the updates. If any updates are available for you, select Download & install . Your device will download and install the updates. If prompted to do so, restart your device to apply the updates. Windows Update recommendation To get Windows Updates automatically, see Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device . To get Windows Updates automatically, see Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device . To prevent inconvenient installs and restarts when you're using your device from Windows Updates, see Keep your device up to date with active hours. To prevent inconvenient installs and restarts when you're using your device from Windows Updates, see Keep your device up to date with active hours. Check for Windows updates Windows Update related topics If you get an error when trying to update or you're having problems installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows . If you're warned by Windows Update that you don't have enough space on your device to install updates, see Free up space for Windows updates . If the latest version isn't offered automatically through Check for updates, you can get it manually through the Windows Update Assistant . For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ .

Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 2025 After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. In Windows, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. Install updates in Windows Select Start , go to Settings Update & Security Windows Update > select Check for Windows updates . If any updates are available for you, select Download & install . Your device will download and install the updates. If prompted to do so, restart your device to apply the updates. Windows Update recommendation To get Windows Updates automatically, see Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device . To prevent inconvenient installs and restarts when you're using your device from Windows Updates, see Keep your device up to date with active hours. Check for Windows updates Windows Update related topics If you need more information about upgrading to Windows 11, see Windows 11: FAQ . If you get an error when trying to update or you're having problems installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows . If you're warned by Windows Update that you don't have enough space on your device to install updates, see Free up space for Windows updates . If the latest version isn't offered automatically through Check for updates, you can get it manually through the Windows Update Assistant . For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ . Thank you for your feedback!