Windows Updates Guide

Windows Updates deliver essential security patches that protect your system from emerging threats, bug fixes that improve stability, and feature enhancements that can transform your user experience. While updates are designed to run smoothly in the background, understanding how to manage them effectively can help you avoid interruptions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure your PC is always running at its best.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Windows updates, empowering you to keep your system secure, efficient, and up-to-date.

Updated 26/06/25

Step-by-step Guide

1. Search for updates in the Windows Search Bar

2. Click on “Install all”/”Check for updates” and then “Install all”

3. Scroll down on the same page and click on “Advanced options”

4. Find and select “Optional updates”

5. Select all update tick boxes and “Download & Install”

NOTE: Not all updates show up immediately under steps 1 & 2, if you know you’re due an update, keep your device turned on and it should eventually appear.

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