How to update Microsoft Windows OS

To update Microsoft Windows 10:

Open the Start menu and click the Settings icon (gear shape).
In the Settings menu, click on "Update & Security".
In the "Windows Update" section, click the "Check for updates" button.
Windows will now scan for any available updates and start downloading them automatically.
Once the updates have been downloaded, Windows will prompt you to install them. Click "Install now" to begin the installation process.
Your computer may need to restart to complete the update installation. Make sure to save any open work before restarting.

Alternatively, you can also set Windows 10 to download and install updates automatically:

In the Windows Update settings, click on "Advanced options".
Under "Choose how updates are installed", select either "Automatic (recommended)" or "Notify to schedule restart".
This will ensure your Windows 10 operating system stays up-to-date without requiring manual intervention.

Additionally, you can configure Windows 10 to automatically check for updates and notify you:

In the Windows Update settings, turn on the "Receive updates for other Microsoft products" option.
This will ensure you're notified about updates for other Microsoft products like Office, Edge, etc.

To update Microsoft Windows 11:

Open the Start menu and click the Settings icon (gear shape).
In the Settings menu, click "Windows Update" on the left-hand side.
In the Windows Update section, click on the "Check for updates" button.
Windows will now scan for any available updates and start downloading them automatically.
Once the updates have been downloaded, Windows will prompt you to install them. Click "Install now" to begin the installation process.
Your computer may need to restart to complete the update installation. Make sure to save any open work before restarting.

Alternatively, you can also set Windows 11 to download and install updates automatically:

In the Windows Update settings, click on "Advanced options".
Under "Choose how updates are installed", select either "Automatic (recommended)" or "Notify to schedule restart".
This will ensure your Windows 11 operating system stays up-to-date without requiring manual intervention.

Additionally, you can configure Windows 11 to automatically check for updates and notify you:

In the Windows Update settings, turn on the "Receive updates for other Microsoft products" option.
This will ensure you're notified about updates for other Microsoft products like Office, Edge, etc.