If you are experiencing issues updating your computer, please review this Windows update troubleshooting guide from Microsoft.įor information on Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates, visit Microsoft's Update site.

Doing so can cause a corruption of the operating system, which can often only be fixed by reformatting the computer. For example, if your uncle is in the hospital for surgery, you can call another family member to get an 'update' on his condition. Note: It is important that you do not shut your computer off or allow it to run out of battery during the update process. Explanation of the English phrase '(Do you have) any update on (something)': An 'update' is new information about something. The exact moment when Windows Update seems stuck can be different depending on your computer and Windows version, but it’s usually any of the following: Configuring update: Stage 3 of 3 0 complete. You may also wish to visit your device manufacturer’s support site for any additional drivers that may be needed. Windows Update can fail during the updates installation if the updates began to be installed during a shutdown operation of your computer. Select the checkboxes for any updates that you want to install, and then click OK To check for updates now, select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates.

In the list, click the important updates for more information.

If you see a message telling you that important updates are available, or telling you to review important updates, click the message to view and select the important updates to download or install.

Click the Check for updates button and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.

In the search box, type Update, and then, in the list of results, click either Windows Update or Check for updates

Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button in the lower-left corner.

To update your Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 Operating System:

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