How to Check for Updates for Windows 10

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Last Updated: September 11, 2020 Tested

Checking for updates on Windows 10 is easier than ever! Updating gives you the latest features, improvements, bug fixes, and security patches. Windows 10 automatically updates on its own, but there are still times when you might want to manually check for updates.

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   menu. Press the Windows icon that is present at the lower-left corner of your screen.
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   Type check for updates and hit ↵ Enter.
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   Click or tap Check for updates to begin.

   • If there is an update available, it will start installing. If there are no updates, it will say that your PC is up to date.
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