Stay Up-to-Date: How to Update Windows 10/11
Updating your Windows is an effective way to keep your PC running safely and smoothly. If you keep your Windows updated, it will provide you with the most necessary security patches, bugs and glitches fixes, and the fixes of some issues which can cause your PC to crash. Another issue that you may face due to the lack of Windows updates is that your programs and applications may stop working since they are not compatible with the outdated version of your Windows.
Fortunately, updating Windows 10/11 is a piece of cake, and it can be done with a few clicks. Now, you may ask, how to update Windows 10/11. To do so, stay with us till the end of this content.
Updating Windows 10 /11
If you do not know how to update Windows 10/11, you are at the right place. There are two methods to update Windows 10/11. The first method is more reliable since it makes sure that your PC gets the latest and newest version of Windows 10/11. However, the second method, which describes how to update Windows 10/11 manually, may download and install the older version of Windows 10/11.
The First Method
Follow the steps below to find out how to update your Windows 10/11 with Windows 10/11 Update Assistant.
1.Go to the Microsoft website and download Windows 10 Update Assistant.
2.Launch the file once they are downloaded.
3.On the pop-up Window, click on the Yes button to launch the update.
4.To start the installation process, click on Accept, Yes, etc.
5.Now, the installer assures that your PC is compatible, and after that, it starts the updating process.
6.This process is automatic. Your PC will restart once or twice during the update process.
7.After a few restarts, your PC will be on a newer version of Windows 10/11.
The Second Method
Follow these steps below to find out how to update your Windows 10/11.
1.Go to the Start menu and open Settings. (You can open Settings via typing settings into the Windows search box.)
2.On the pop-up window of Settings, click on the Update & Security option. In case when you have a hard time finding that option, you can use the search box at the top of the window.
3.In the opened window, choose the Windows Update option from the left side menu.
4.Here, you can find all the information you need to update your Windows 10/11. Windows tell you automatically if you are up to date. But if you want to recheck it, you can click on the Check for updates button.
5.Now, it will download the new update of Windows 10/11. After it has finished downloading, you will receive a prompt that asks you to choose between updating now and scheduling a restart for later.
The next step is optional, so try only if you are looking for a specific update that has not been installed yet.
6. Click on the View option update link. Then, Windows will provide you with a list of any additional updates that can be made. This is an advanced step, so you do not require it if you do not use a lot of third-party applications.
Scheduling Windows 10/11
To schedule the update of Windows 10/11, follow these steps:
1.Go to the Start menu and open Settings. (You can open Settings via typing settings into the Windows search box.)
2.On the pop-up window of Settings, click on the Update & Security option. In case when you have a hard time finding that option, you can use the search box at the top of the window.
3.In the opened window, choose the Windows Update option from the left side menu.
4.Here, hit the Schedule the restart button, which is next to Restart now.
5.Once the window of Schedule the restart pops up, turn the Schedule a Time option on.
6.After that, the Pick a time and Pick a day option will be available. So, you can set your desired time and date for restarting your PC after updating.
Final Thoughts
Keeping your Window up to date will protect you against crashes, bugs, and glitches. Furthermore, it will help you to run your PC smoothly and safely. In this article, we described different ways to update Windows 10/11. Hopefully, you can easily update your Windows with a couple of clicks. Have you ever tried to update Windows 10/11 manually? Which methods do you prefer? Share your ideas with us!
