Windows 10 is very effective at updating the operating system in the background without the user realising that updates are being downloaded (although no doubt you will have noticed that the occasional restart is required to apply these updates).
For most users, there will be no need to manually force Windows 10 to check for updates. However, if you have a PC that is rarely used or have limited internet access then you may wish to occasionally force a check for updates.
To begin, click Start > Settings to load the settings panel:
Then click Update & Security:
Now, click the Check for Updates button:
Windows 10 will then search for any available updates and notify you of the download/installation progress. Some updates require a restart, after which there may still be subsequent updates available (this usually only happens if it has been many months since last checking).
For most users, there will be no need to manually force Windows 10 to check for updates. However, if you have a PC that is rarely used or have limited internet access then you may wish to occasionally force a check for updates.
To begin, click Start > Settings to load the settings panel:
Then click Update & Security:
Now, click the Check for Updates button:
Windows 10 will then search for any available updates and notify you of the download/installation progress. Some updates require a restart, after which there may still be subsequent updates available (this usually only happens if it has been many months since last checking).
