In Windows 10, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. To manage your options and see available updates, select Check for Windows updates. Or select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
If you're trying to activate Windows 10, see Activation in Windows 10 for more info. If you're having trouble installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows 10. For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ. To get the latest major update of Windows 10, see Get the Windows 10 October 2020 Update. 1 For the supported lifetime of the device. Internet access fees may apply. 2 Hardware dependent. 3 PC hardware requirements may vary for games on Windows 10. DirectX Raytracing available with supported games, graphics chips, and requires Windows 10 April Update (or newer).
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If you get an error when trying to update, see Fix Windows Update issues.
If you're trying to activate Windows 10, see Activation in Windows 10 for more info.
If you're having trouble installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows 10.
For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ.
To get the latest major update of Windows 10, see Get the Windows 10 October 2020 Update.
If you get an error code while downloading and installing Windows updates, the Update Troubleshooter can help resolve the problem.
Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. Next, under Get up and running, select Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.
When the troubleshooter is finished running, it's a good idea to restart your device.
Next, check for new updates. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates, and then install any available updates.
If the problems aren't all resolved, try running the troubleshooter again to check for additional errors, or see Fix Windows Update errors and follow the troubleshooting steps.
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For more Windows Update troubleshooting info, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows 10.