How To Install Latest Windows Updates? 

Consistently updating your operating system is crucial. Each update not only brings new functionalities to the table but also protects your system from potential threats with each security patch. 

The following are four manual methods to update your Windows:

Via the Settings App 

The most common and straightforward way to get any pending Windows update is through the Settings app, which is the central hub for managing system settings, enabling features, and updating Windows. 

To update Windows using Settings App, complete the following steps: 

1. Step 1: Use the Windows + I shortcut to open the Settings app.
2. Step 2: From the Settings app, select the Windows Update option from the left panel.
3. Step 3: Select Check for updates button.

The Windows operating system will then search for and download any updates available. A system restart may be required to finish the update installation. 

Via the Windows Update Assistant 

The Windows Update Assistant is a compact executable file that can fetch feature updates for your computer, ensuring you don’t have to wait for an automatic update. 

The update assistant is compatible only with computers that have x86/64 processors. If your computer is ARM-based, you can use another method mentioned here.

To update Windows using the Windows Update assistant, complete the following steps: 

1. Step 1: Launch your web browser.
2. Step 2: Search and go to the Windows Update Assistant download website.
3. Step 3: Select the Update Now button to download the update assistant on your computer.
4. Step 4: Open the downloaded file and click Yes to the UAC that appears.
5. Step 5: Click the Update Now button to allow the computer to check compatibility. 
6. Step 6: Click Next and then Restart Now. 

Windows Update Assistant will then download and install the latest update on your computer without affecting any existing files. After the installation process is complete, a message will appear thanking you for updating to the latest version of Windows.

Via the Microsoft Update Catalog 

The Microsoft Update Catalog is another source for downloading updates for Windows 10 and later versions manually. 

To update Windows using the Microsoft Update Catalog, complete the following steps:

1. Step 1: Launch the browser of your choice.
2. Step 3: Navigate and Open the Microsoft Update Catalog.
3. Step 4: In the search bar, enter 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.
4. Step 5: Select the Download button next to the update you want to download. This will open a new window with the update download link.
5. Step 6: Click the link and choose the location where you want to save it. 

After the update is downloaded, check its extension. If it’s an MSU file, you can simply double-click on it to install it on your computer. 

If the file has a CAB extension, which is often a driver file, you will have to extract it first using any file extraction software. After extracting a driver, you must manually update it using the Device Manager. 

To do this, complete the below steps: 

1. Step A: Open the Device Manager, 
2. Step B: Locate and right-click on the driver you want to update.
3. Step C: Choose Update driver, and then select Browse my computer for drivers. 

After the update is installed, a system restart may be necessary for the changes to take effect.

Via Windows PowerShell 

Windows updates can also be easily downloaded using Windows PowerShell. To update Windows using Windows PowerShell, complete the following steps:

1. Step 1: Launch Windows PowerShell with admin rights.
2. Step 2: Write down the following command & press Enter button:
   
   Install-Module PSWindowsUpdate
   
3. Step 3: Write down Y and then press Enter to confirm.
4. Step 4: If you receive an Unsupported repository message, write Y and press Enter to proceed.
5. Step 5: Write down the following command and then press Enter.
   
   Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
   
   Import-Module PSWindowsupdate
   
6. Step 6: Next, input the following command and press Enter. Be sure to replace the “KB version” with the KB version of the update you wish to install.
   
   Get-WindowsUpdate
   Get-WindowsUpdate -AcceptAll -Install -AutoReboot
   Get-WindowsUpdate -Install -KBArticleID ‘(KB Version)’

You can also activate the automatic updates feature on your computer. Windows will then automatically install any updates that are available. However, if you prefer to manually update Windows, you can use any of the methods mentioned above. At the same time, there are several ways to manually update your Windows PC, but it is recommended to use the Settings app. It is the most user-friendly method for downloading updates for your computer.

Disclaimer: The information outlined above for “How To Install Latest Windows Updates? ” is applicable to all supported versions, including QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, Accountant, and Enterprise. It is designed to work with operating systems such as Windows 7, 10, and 11, as well as macOS.