Windows Update is a free Microsoft service that’s used to provide updates like service packs and patches for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft software.

Windows Update can also be used to update drivers for popular hardware devices.

Patches and other security updates are routinely released through Windows Update regularly. for urgent fixes.

What Is Windows Update Used For?

Windows Update is used to keep Microsoft Windows and several other Microsoft programs updated.

Updates often include feature enhancements and security updates to protect Windows from malware and malicious attacks.

You can also use Windows Update to access the update history that shows all the updates that have been installed to the computer through the Windows Update service.

Windows Update Availability

All modern Windows operating systems use Windows Update, like Windows 10, but also the versions through Windows XP.

However, Windows Update doesn’t update most of your other, non-Microsoft software. You’ll need to update those programs yourself or use a free software updater Programme to do it for you.

How to Access Windows Update

How you access Windows Update depends on which Windows operating system you’re using:

Windows 10: Windows update is built-in and a part of Windows Settings, available from the Start menu.

Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista: Windows Update is integrated as a Control Panel applet and is accessible from within Control Panel

Windows Update can also be accessed in Windows Vista and newer by executing this command from the Run dialog box (WIN+R).

control /name Microsoft.WindowsUpdate

Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98: Windows Update is accessible using the windows update website through Internet Explorer.

HOW TO INSTALL WINDOWS UPDATE MANUALLY

To ensure that your Windows 10 PC is up to date with the latest Microsoft Windows updates follow the steps below:

Windows 10

• Open Start ⇒ Microsoft System Center ⇒ Software Center
• Go to the Updates section menu (left menu)
• Click Install All (top right button)
• After the updates have installed, restart the computer when prompted by the software.

For  PC’s not on the CUNET domain, to check for updates:

• Open Start ⇒ Click on the Settings Icon   ⇒ Update & Security ⇒ Check for updates

If Windows Update says your device is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available.

Windows 7

To ensure that your Windows 7 PC is up to date with the latest Microsoft Windows updates follow the steps below:

• Click the Start Menu
• In the Search Bar, search for Windows Update
• Select the Windows Update from the top of the search list
• Click on the Check for Updates button.  Select any updates that are found to install.

If Windows Update says your device is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available.