By following these steps, you can ensure that your desktop computer is regularly updated with the latest Windows updates to maintain security, stability, and performance.
1.Check for Available Updates:
2.Open Windows Update Settings
3.Check for Updates
4.Review and Select Updates (Optional)
5.Start Installation
6.Wait for Installation to Complete
7.Restart Your Computer (if required)
8.Verify Installation (Optional):
9.Repeat Regularly:
10.Additional Settings (Optional):
To install Windows updates on a desktop computer, you can follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Check for Available Updates:
- Click on the "Start" button (usually located in the lower-left corner of the screen).
- Type "Windows Update" into the search bar and press "Enter" or select "Windows Update Settings" from the search results.
2 Open Windows Update Settings:
- In the Windows Update settings window, you will see information about your current update status.
3. Check for Updates:
- Click on the "Check for updates" button. Windows will now search for available updates for your computer.
4. Review and Select Updates (Optional):
- Once the search is complete, Windows will display a list of available updates.
- You can review the list of updates and select or deselect individual updates if you want to control which updates are installed. However, it's generally recommended to install all important and critical updates for security and stability.
5. Start Installation:
- Click the "Install now" button to start the update installation process.
6. Wait for Installation to Complete:
- Windows will download and install the selected updates. This process may take some time, depending on the size and number of updates.
7. Restart Your Computer (if required):
- After the updates are installed, Windows may prompt you to restart your computer to complete the installation. If prompted, save any open work and click "Restart now."
8. Verify Installation (Optional):
- After your computer restarts, you can go back to the Windows Update settings to confirm that all updates have been successfully installed.
9. Repeat Regularly:
- It's essential to check for and install Windows updates regularly to keep your computer secure and up-to-date. Windows often releases important security patches and bug fixes.
10. Additional Settings (Optional):
- You can also configure advanced update settings, such as setting active hours for when your computer should not automatically restart for updates. These settings can be found in the "Advanced options" section of the Windows Update settings.