How to Update Windows

Click the "Start" button, choose "All Programs" and select "Windows Update.", Select "Check for updates.", Wait as the updates install.

4 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Click the "Start" button

    Or, if you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7, you can open the "Control Panel," choose "Safety and Security" and click on "Windows Update."
  2. Step 2: choose "All Programs" and select "Windows Update."

    Wait as the Windows Update tool scans checks for updates that you have not installed.

    If you see a message that says, "Updates are available for your computer" or "Install updates for your computer," click the button labeled "Install updates."

    Restart your computer when prompted to complete the updating process.
  3. Step 3: Select "Check for updates."

  4. Step 4: Wait as the updates install.

Detailed Guide

Or, if you are running Windows Vista or Windows 7, you can open the "Control Panel," choose "Safety and Security" and click on "Windows Update."

Wait as the Windows Update tool scans checks for updates that you have not installed.

If you see a message that says, "Updates are available for your computer" or "Install updates for your computer," click the button labeled "Install updates."

Restart your computer when prompted to complete the updating process.

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