To get the latest major update of Windows 11, see Get the latest Windows update. Check for Windows updates. In Windows 10, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. If you're trying to activate Windows 10, see Activate Windows for more info. To get the latest major update of Windows 10, see Get the latest Windows update.
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Resolved my issue. Be sure to select the Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows box so you can get Office updates. And remember that your computer has to be turned on at the time you selected to install new updates. Under Important Updates , choose Install updates automatically , and under Microsoft Update check the Give me updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software when I update Windows box to get the Office updates.
Your IT department might set automatic updates for you. If they do, you'll see the message in the yellow bar, and you won't be able to use the Important Updates list or set dates and times, like so:. Select any other options, and remember your computer has to be on at the time you selected to install new updates. Updates come in three flavors: Important, Recommended, and Optional. You'll only get the important updates unless you select the second option Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates.
It's a good idea to install the recommended updates. It doesn't hurt to install them, but you have to get those updates manually. In the Windows Update dialog box, choose the links to make changes or learn more about the update process. Check for updates Search for available updates. Change settings Select options for how your computer receives updates from Microsoft. View update history View what has been installed and the status of those installations. Restore hidden updates Hide updates from your computer and install them later.
Updates: frequently asked questions Learn more about the update process. Choose Performance and Maintenance , and then double-click System.
In the System Properties dialog box, choose the Automatic Updates tab. Choose Advanced options. Turn on automatic updates in Windows 8 or 8. Choose System and Security. Choose Windows Update. Turn on automatic updates in Windows 7 Close all open programs.
In the left-hand pane, choose Change Settings. If they do, you'll see the message in the yellow bar, and you won't be able to use the Important Updates list or set dates and times, like so: Select any other options, and remember your computer has to be on at the time you selected to install new updates. You'll receive updates for Office, Windows, and other products like Zune.
Do any of the following: If updates need to be installed, choose Install updates. To start checking for updates, choose Check for updates.
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