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    4 Ways to Update Windows Manually


    You should always keep your Windows PC updated. Here's how to do it manually if you're unsure when
    it last updated automatically.

    BY AMAN KUMAR PUBLISHED JAN 13, 2023

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    Microsoft regularly releases Windows updates to introduce new features and �x known bugs or
    vulnerabilities. There are multiple ways by which you can download the latest windows update
    on your computer.

    So, we'll share all the working ways through which you can update your computer to the latest
    OS build.

    How to Update Windows Manually


    It's important to keep the operating system updated, as not only does it introduce new features
    to your PC, but it also keeps it free from vulnerabilities. Here are four ways to update Windows
    manually.
    1. Using the Settings App

    The easiest and most preferred method to download any available Windows update is by using
    the Settings app. It's the go-to destination to manage system settings, con�gure features, and
    update Windows.

    Here's how you can use the Settings app to update your computer to the latest OS build:

    1. Press the Win + I hotkeys to open the Settings app. If this key combination is not working,
    you can use any other method to open Settings.
    2. In the Settings app, choose the Windows Update option from the left panel.
    3. Click the Check for updates button.

    Check for Updates Option in Windows Settings

    Windows will now look for and download any available updates. You might need to restart your
    computer to complete the update installation.

    You can also access the Advanced option to con�gure settings like downloading updates over
    a metered connection, changing the active hours, and the types of updates you receive.
    Windows Advanced options in the Settings app

    2. Using the Windows Update Assistant

    The Windows update assistant is a small executable �le that can download feature updates on
    your computer. It ensures you don't have to wait for an automatic update.

    To download and use the Windows update assistant, follow the below steps:

    Note

    The update assistant is only compatible with computers featuring x86/64 processors. If
    you have an ARM-based computer, you can try any other method below.

    1. Visit the Windows update assistant download website.


    2. Click the Update now button. It'll download the update assistant on your computer.
    Update now button to install update assistant

    3. Open the downloaded �le.


    4. Click Yes to the UAC that appears.
    5. Click the Update Now button to allow the computer to check the computer's compatibility.

    Update Now button to begin Windows update

    6. Click Next and then Restart Now.

    The Windows update assistant will download and install the latest update on your computer
    while keeping your personal �les intact. Once the installation process is complete, you'll see the
    Thank you for updating to the latest version of Windows message.

    3. Using the Microsoft Update Catalog


    The Microsoft Update Catalog is another place to download all kinds of updates for Windows
    10 and later versions manually. Here's how to use it:

    1. Open the Microsoft Update Catalog in any browser.

    Home screen of Microsoft Update Catalog

    2. In the search bar, type the KB number of the update you want to download. If you don't
    know the KB number, search for general terms like Windows 11 and Windows 10.
    3. Click the Download button next to the update you want to download. This will open a new
    window with the update download link.

    Download option to begin update download

    4. Click the link and choose the location where you want to save it as you normally would.
    After the update is downloaded, check its extension. If it's an MSU �le, you can simply double-
    click on it to install it on your computer. If the �le has a CAB extension, which is often a driver
    �le, then you will have to extract it �rst using any �le extraction software.

    After extracting a driver, you must manually update it using the Device Manager. To do this,
    open the Device Manager, and then �nd and right-click on the driver you want to update.
    Choose Update driver, and then select Browse my computer for drivers.

    After the update is installed, you might need to restart your computer for the changes to take
    effect.

    4. Using the Windows PowerShell

    You can easily download Windows updates using Windows PowerShell as well. Here's how:

    1. Open Windows PowerShell with admin rights.


    2. Type the following command and press Enter.

    Install-Module PSWindowsUpdate

    3. Type Y and press Enter to con�rm.


    4. If you get an Unsupported repository message, type Y and press Enter to con�rm.
    5. Type the following command and press Enter. It'll change the execution policy, so you don't
    see the import module error.

    Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted


    Import-Module PSWindowsupdate

    6. Next, type the following command and press Enter. Make sure to replace the "KB version"
    with the KB version of the update you want to install.

    Get-WindowsUpdate
    Get-WindowsUpdate -AcceptAll -Install -AutoReboot
    Get-WindowsUpdate -Install -KBArticleID '(KB Version)'

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