How to update a device's operating system to the latest version (Windows)

1. Click the Start button and type updates in the start menu search box;
   
   

   
   
   

2. Select Windows Update;
   

   
   
   

3. Click Check for Updates and wait while Windows looks for the latest updates;
   
   

   
   
   

4. If Windows notifies you that updates have been found, click Install updates;
   
   

   
   
   

Note: You might see both important updates, which help you improve the security of Windows and your computer, and which should be installed, and optional updates, which usually update device drivers or program updates.

If you don't see the Install updates button when there are only optional updates, click xyz (e.g. 12) optional updates available, choose the ones you want, and then click OK.

1. Point to the lower-right corner of the screen -> click Settings -> click Control Panel
   
   

       
   
   

2. Click System and Security
   
   

   
   
   

3. Click Windows Update
   
   

   
   
   

4. Click Check for Updates and wait while Windows looks for the latest updates
   
   

   
   
   

5. If Windows notifies you that updates have been found, click Install updates
   
   

Note: You might see both important updates, which help you improve the security of Windows and your computer, and which should be installed, and optional updates, which usually update device drivers or program updates.

If you don't see the Install updates button when there are only optional updates, click Optional updates available, choose the ones you want, and then click OK.

Windows 10 installs updates automatically, however if you still want to check for and install updates manually, follow these steps:

1. Click/Tap the start menu icon and type check for updates
   
   

   
   
   

2. If you receive an information that an update is available, click/tap Install now