How do I check for and install Windows security updates?

You'll be able to: Check for and install official Windows security updates to keep your computer protected

The steps

1. 1

   Press the Windows key and the letter I together to open Settings. The Windows Settings window opens on your screen.

2. 2

   Click Windows Update at the bottom of the left sidebar. The Windows Update screen opens, showing your current update status and the Check for updates button.

   Windows Update settings screen showing the Check for updates button.

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   Why are updates important?

   Updates fix discovered security vulnerabilities, resolve system bugs, and add stability improvements. Installing them keeps hackers and malware from exploiting known flaws.

3. 3

   Click the Check for updates button. Windows connects to Microsoft servers and searches for new security patches and driver fixes.

4. 4

   Wait while updates download and install automatically. If an update requires a system reboot to finish, a "Restart now" button appears with a blue or orange update dot in your taskbar.

   Update progress bar showing updates installing with a Restart now option.

   Screenshot on the way. The steps above are complete without it.

It looks different on my screen

On Windows 10, open Settings, click Update & Security, and select Windows Update from the top of the left menu.

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