How To:
- Check for Windows Updates
Applies To:
Steps:
1) To see your available updates:
Select the Start menu. In the search box type Windows Update then click on it to go to the page.
2) When the window opens click Check for updates.
3) You can also check for optional updates. These optional updates will feature some driver updates and other devices that your computer uses. To do so click Advanced Options
4) Then Click Optional Updates
4a) You can now select a number of updates that you want to complete.
Note: After completing updates you can restart your computer immediately or at the end of the day to allow for your computer to catch up with the updates you ran. On average we find it best to restart your computer at least once a week.