Under Microsoft Update, select Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows, and then select Apply.Ĭlick the questions below to see answers about how Windows Update keeps your device up to date. Under Recommended updates, select Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates.

Select Choose how updates get installed, and then, under Important updates, select Install updates automatically (recommended). If you want to check for updates manually, select Check now. Open Windows Update by swiping in from the right edge of the screen (or, if you're using a mouse, pointing to the lower-right corner of the screen and moving the mouse pointer up), select Settings > Change PC settings > Update and recovery > Windows Update. Instead, Windows Update automatically installs important updates as they become available. Click the category to reveal the optional updates available. Under the Additional options section, click the Optional updates setting. With automatic updates, you don’t have to search for updates online or worry about missing critical fixes or device drivers for your PC. To install optional updates manually on Windows 11, use these steps: Open Settings. The best way to keep Windows 8.1 up to date is to turn on automatic updates. Note: If you're looking for Microsoft Office update info, see Install Office updates.