How to Check for and Update your Windows System

Keep Windows secure and running smoothly by checking for updates regularly. This guide shows how to find, download, and install updates on Windows 11 and Windows 10.

1. Open Windows Update

Windows 10: Select Start → Settings (Windows + I) → Update & Security → Windows Update.

Windows 11: Select Start → Settings (or press Windows + I) → Windows Update.

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Windows 10

 

Windows 11

2. Check for updates

Click Check for updates. If updates appear, choose Download & install.

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Windows 10

Windows 11

 

3. Install and restart

When prompted, select Restart now or Schedule the restart to finalize the updates. 

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Windows 10

 

Windows 11

4. Confirm you’re up to date

Return to Windows Update. You should see You’re up to date with the last checked time.

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Windows 10

 

Windows 11

5. If updates fail

• Make sure you’re online and have disk space available.
• Windows 10: Settings → Update & Security → Troubleshoot → Additional troubleshooters → run Windows Update.
• Windows 11: Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other troubleshooters → run Windows Update.

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Windows 11

 

Quick tips

• Windows + I opens Settings fast.
• Set Active hours to avoid surprise restarts (Windows Update → Advanced options).

Need Help?

If you run into any problems, Student Technology Support (STS) is here for you:

• Email: it@campus.edu
• Phone: (877) 257-2834
• Support Portal: campuswire.com > Tech Help