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How to Check for Updates for Windows 10

Checking for updates on Windows 10 is easier than ever! Updating gives you the latest features, improvements, bug fixes, and security patches. [1] Windows 10 automatically updates on its own, but there are still times when you might want to manually check for updates.

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  1. Press the Windows icon that is present at the lower-left corner of your screen.
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    • If there is an update available, it will start installing. If there are no updates, it will say that your PC is up to date.
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    How can I disable automatic updating?
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    Read the wikiHow article on How to Turn Off Automatic Updates in Windows 10.
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    Does Windows check for updates automatically?
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    Yes, Windows 10 checks for updates automatically about once a day.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12373/windows-update-faq
      2. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027667/windows-10-update

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