Windows Update automatically installs important updates as they become available. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update. If you want to check for updates manually, select Check for updates.

How do I turn on Windows Update?

Turn on automatic updates for Windows 10

Select the Windows icon in the bottom left of your screen. Click on the Settings Cog icon. Once in Settings, scroll down and click on Update & Security. In the Update & Security window click Check for Updates if necessary.

How do I manually start Windows Update?

Open Windows Update by swiping in from the right edge of the screen (or, if you’re using a mouse, pointing to the lower-right corner of the screen and moving the mouse pointer up), select Settings > Change PC settings > Update and recovery > Windows Update. If you want to check for updates manually, select Check now.