Windows update

Your computer is up to date when you've installed the latest updates for Windows and your programs. To check for Windows updates, follow these steps:

Click to open Windows Update

In the left pane, click Check for updates, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.

If any updates are found, click Install updates




Installing Updates, If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

If update were successfully installed, then click restart now

Windows will be Restart.
After Restart, icon Windows Installed new updates show on taksbar



To check for updates for other software programs and devices, go to the publisher's or manufacturer's website.

Tips :

• To see how to get updates for Windows and other Microsoft programs at the same time, including updates for Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and more), go to the Microsoft Update website.
• Some programs, such as anti virus or spy ware monitoring programs, provide a link to check for updates from within the program. Some software publishers also offer subscription services and can notify you when new updates are available. It's a good idea to check for updates for your security-related programs first, and then for the programs or devices you use most often.

Security Update : Get security updates for Windows

Security updates for Windows can help protect against new and ongoing threats to your privacy and your computer. The best way to get security updates is to turn on Windows automatic updating and stay informed about security issues.


Turn on Windows automatic updating
When you turn on automatic updating, Windows can automatically install important updates (including security updates) and recommended updates for your computer as Microsoft releases them. For more information, see Turn automatic updating on or off and How can I tell if my computer is up to date?

Stay informed about the latest security issues
To learn about new security updates, find how-to articles and security tips, and get answers to security-related questions, go to the Microsoft Security at Home website for the free, monthly Security Newsletter for Home Users from Microsoft.

To learn how Microsoft monitors and responds to security issues, go to the Microsoft Security Response Center website. It offers tools such as an alert service, monthly webcast, blog, and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds to help you stay current with security-related updates and information for Windows.