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What is Windows Update?
Windows Update is a built-in Microsoft service that automatically downloads and installs:
Security patches
Feature updates
Driver updates
Cumulative fixes
It helps keep your PC secure, stable, and compatible with hardware and software.
How It Works Step by Step
1.Checking for Updates
Windows Update contacts Microsoft’s servers to see if any updates apply to your system.
It checks:
Your Windows version
Installed components (like .NET, drivers)
Update history
This happens automatically on a schedule, or you can trigger it manually by:
Settings ,Update & Security ,Windows Update ,Check for updates
2.Downloading Updates
If updates are available, Windows downloads them in the background.
Large updates (like feature upgrades) can be several GBs.
Downloads can be paused or deferred (depending on your edition).
3.Installing Updates
After downloading, Windows prepares installation.
For some updates (like security patches), installation happens without a reboot.
For major updates or cumulative updates, a restart is required to complete the process.
You can schedule active hours to avoid disruptions.
4.Restarting and Applying Updates
During reboot, Windows:
Replaces system files
Updates the registry
Configures drivers
You’ll see messages like “Working on updates…” or “Do not turn off your PC.”
5.Post-Update Cleanup
Windows may clean up old files (e.g., in the Windows.old folder).
Logs are stored to track update success or errors.
You can check your update history under Settings ,Update & Security ,View update history.
Types of Updates
Quality Updates (monthly cumulative updates, bug fixes, security patches)
Feature Updates (new Windows versions—e.g., Windows 10 to 11)
Driver Updates (hardware compatibility)
Definition Updates (Windows Defender antivirus)
Why It’s Important ?
Regular updates:
Fix security vulnerabilities
Improve performance
Add new features
Fix compatibility issues
Tip: Troubleshooting Windows Update
If updates fail:
Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter (Settings ,Update & Security ,Troubleshoot)
Free up disk space
Temporarily disable antivirus
Reset Windows Update components (e.g., with sfc /scannow or DISM)