Install Windows Updates - Microsoft Support
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.
Windows Update: FAQ - Microsoft Support
To check for updates manually, select Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update >, and then select Check for updates. Check for updates. To get help updating to the latest version of Windows 10, go to the Microsoft software download page and download the Update Assistant.
Keep your PC up to date with active hours - Microsoft Support
Select Start , then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and then select Change active hours. Next to your current active hours, select Change . Select the start time and end time for your active hours.
Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device
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.
Pause updates in Windows - Microsoft Support
In Windows 11, if you are not ready to get recommended updates, you can pause the update from being downloaded and installed. Select Start > Settings > Windows Update . Select the amount of time you'd like to pause the update for.
Download drivers and firmware for Surface - Microsoft Support
Update Surface devices and Windows. Download the latest drivers and firmware updates to keep your Surface devices performing their best.
Ways to install Windows 11 - Microsoft Support
Learn how to install Windows 11, including the recommended option of visiting the Windows Update page in Settings.
Troubleshoot problems updating Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to troubleshoot problems updating Windows. Find answers to common questions and issues installing Windows updates.
Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your …
You can check Windows Update at any time to see if it found new drivers and icons for your hardware, especially if you recently installed a new device. If you want to have Windows Update automatically check for the latest drivers and icons, here's how:
Update drivers manually in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.