How to Run Windows Updates

For Windows 7 and Windows 8:

Step 1: Click on the Windows  Start Button  

Then Click on Control Panel

Click on "System and Security" highlighted below (Note: You may search for Windows Update on this page if you do not have same view as shown below)


Step 2: Click on "Check for Updates" under "Windows Update" as shown below


Step 3: Windows Checks for Updates



Step 4: Install all displayed Pending Updates


Please note: You may have to restart your computer after installing the updates.


For Windows 10:

Step 1: Left click on the Windows Start Button, then click on the "Settings Icon" as highlighted below



Step 2: A Windows Settings Page loads, click on "Update & Security"



Step 3: This loads the Update Status Page, click on "Check for updates"

Then Install all pending Updates


Please note: You may have to restart your computer after installing the updates.


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