How do I manually check for Windows & security updates?

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How do I manually check for updates?

Operating system and security updates are delivered to University devices via Software Center in Windows. Often, it can be useful to manually check for updates to ensure they run at a time convenient to you.

To check for Windows updates:

1. Open the Start menu by selecting the Windows logo in the bottom left corner.
2. Type in ‘Software Center’. (A search box will appear automatically)
3. Select ‘Software Center’ from the list of results. Software Center may take several minutes to load in some instances.
4. In the left-hand menu of Software Center, select the ‘Updates’ tab.

If any updates are available you will see them listed. Select ‘Install All’ in the top-right corner to manually begin the updates. Your device may need to restart in order to complete the updates.

Running updates on Windows 11

To start, open your settings by clicking on the Windows icon on your task bar. When the app menu appears, select the gear icon labeled Settings.

This will open the system settings, where you will see an update section in the top right corner.

Clicking this icon will take you to the update menu. You can also use the search bar next to the Windows icon on your task bar.

Type in the word update (or updates) and select Windows Update Settings.

Once you’re in the Windows update settings menu, select the blue Check for Updates button. This will ensure that the latest updates have been searched for.

Updates will appear at the top of the menu. Click install and wait a few minutes for them to download. You may want to restart once your download is complete. Another thing you may want to check every so often is your optional updates in the Advanced Options section. After you click Advanced Options, you’ll see Optional Updates. Click through and select the updates you’d like to perform.

If you require further assistance with this, please contact us via the IT Service Desk on 01905 85 7500, or you can also log a ticket through the IT self-service portal.

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