By default, Windows checks to make sure that Automatic Updates is set to download and install security and other important updates to your computer automatically.

To get Windows Updates automatically, see Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device. To prevent inconvenient installs and restarts when you're using your device from Windows …

We've made it easier to keep Windows current with the latest features and improvements—and with fewer interruptions and restarts when you're using your PC the most.

If you downloaded Microsoft 365 apps or Microsoft Office from microsoft.com, Microsoft AutoUpdate makes sure your apps will always be up-to-date with the latest security fixes and improvements.

App publishers sometimes update their apps to add new features and fix problems. Microsoft Store on Windows can automatically install app updates. Select Start , then search for and select Microsoft …

Under Settings, you can pause the Windows Update from being downloaded and installed for a period of time. You can also select a convenient time to restart your device after the updates are downloaded …

The Windows Update Assistant downloads and installs feature updates on your device. Feature updates offer new functionality and help keep your systems secure. You’ll get these updates automatically …

An error message upon attempting to run Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) may be due to a missing helper file or incorrectly set permissions. Installing the latest version of AutoUpdate should help with the issue.

If AutoUpdate was turned off and you open an app such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, you might see an error message to change the System Settings. To fix this, you need to turn AutoUpdate on (or …

This guide provides detailed steps to troubleshoot and resolve Windows Update problems effectively. If you are using a Windows 10 device, start by running the automated Windows Update troubleshooter …