Updates in computer

Windows 10 will automatically download and install updates in the background. When a restart is required, Windows will warn you beforehand and let you decide whether to restart immediately or later. Keep in mind that if you postpone the restart too long, Windows will eventually require one. From here, you can view recently installed updates and uninstall any problematic ones. Uninstalled updates will eventually reappear later, though.

Windows is famous for automatically restarting the machine for an update at inopportune times. However, using the Active Hours feature prevents this issue. Windows will avoid restarting itself between those times. Windows 11 offers you the choice of when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

If you're not ready to get recommended updates, you can choose to temporarily pause them from being downloaded and installed. Select the amount of time you'd like to pause for. Note: After the pause limit is reached, you'll need to install the latest updates before you can pause updates again.

Your device will need to restart to finish installing updates. If you're asked to restart your device while you're busy using it, you can schedule the restart for a more convenient time:. Select Schedule the restart and choose a time that's convenient for you. Note: You can set active hours to make sure your device only restarts for updates when you're not using your PC. Get updates when you're away from your PC with active hours in Windows.

Open Windows Update. Windows 10 offers you the choice of when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. In Windows 10, version or later , Windows 10 Pro, version , or Windows 10 Enterprise, version If you get an error when trying to update, see Fix Windows Update issues.

If you're trying to activate Windows 11, see Activate Windows for more info. If you're having trouble installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows. 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. Windows 11 Windows 10 More Here's some other info you might be looking for: If you get an error when trying to update, see Fix Windows Update issues.

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