When you update, you'll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. In most cases, restarting your device completes the update. Make sure your device is plugged in when you know updates will be installed. If other questions come up when you update Windows 11, here are some other areas that might interest you:. How to reset your Microsoft account password. Activate Windows.
When you only want info about updating Windows 11, you'll find answers to many of your questions here:. When Windows 11 is ready for your device, it will be available to download and install from the Windows Update page in Settings. Choose a time that works best for you to install the upgrade. You'll then need to restart your device and complete the installation.
After that, your device will be running Windows Check for updates. If a feature update is available for your device, it will appear separately on the Windows Update page.
To install it, select Download and install now. Make sure that your device is connected to the internet. Downloading updates requires an internet connection. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Under Most frequent , select Windows Update. If the Troubleshooter doesn't fix the problem, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows or Fix Windows Update errors. The time required to download updates primarily depends on internet connection speed, network settings, and update size.
Make sure your device is plugged in and connected to the internet to download updates faster. Here's how to temporarily pause updates from being downloaded and installed.
Note that after the pause limit is reached, you'll need to install the latest updates before you can pause updates again. Next to Pause updates , select the pause length you prefer. To finish installing an update, your device will need to restart. Windows will try to restart your device when you're not using it. If it can't, you'll be asked to schedule the restart for a more convenient time.
Or, you can schedule anytime by following these steps:. Select Schedule the restart and choose a time that's convenient for you. You can set active hours to make sure automatic restarts for updates only happen when you're not using your device. Get updates when you're away from your PC with active hours in Windows. For more tips on freeing up disk space, see Free up drive space in Windows. This way, if updates are installed outside active hours, your device will have enough power to complete the installation.
An update history is available so you can see which updates were installed, and when. You can also use this list to remove specific updates, although we don't recommend this unless it's necessary. Microsoft Store installations have a Version and Build number, and include the phrase Microsoft Store. If you have this installation type, select the Microsoft Store tab.
Close the " You're up to date! If you purchased Officefrom the Microsoft Store app on your Windows device, you can update Office from the same place!
Click on the icon and make sure you're signed into the Microsoft account associated with your Office license. Note: If you get a "You're good to go" message after clicking Get Updates , you don't have any new updates to install.
If Update Options is missing and there's only the About button, you either have a volume license install or your company is using Group Policy to manage Office updates. Try Microsoft Update or contact your company help desk. To download an update manually, see Office Updates. If you would like to update Office but can't open any of your Office apps, try repairing your Office suite:.
Find and select your version of Microsoft Office on your computer. In the bar above, click Change. If this does not work, retry the steps, but choose Online Repair instead. If you are still unable to open any apps, uninstall and reinstall Office.
If Update Options is missing under Product Information , and the About button is the only option available, you either have a volume license or your company is using Group Policy to manage Office updates. Try Microsoft Update to get the latest updates or contact your company help desk. If you would like to update Office but can't open any of your Office apps, try repairing your Office suite.
Important: Office is no longer supported. Upgrade to Microsoft to work anywhere from any device and continue to receive support. Upgrade now. Choose Install Updates or Check for Updates. If neither option is available, follow the additional steps provided in the pop-up window that appeared after you chose Check for Updates. If the Update option is missing or you're unable to update, try Microsoft Update to install your Office updates through Windows.
Thank you for using Office If you are looking for updates, Support has ended for Office To use the newest features and get the most up-to-date security updates, we recommend you get the latest version of Office. To get the latest major update of Windows 11, see Get the latest Windows update. Check for Windows updates. In Windows 10, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.
If you're trying to activate Windows 10, see Activate Windows for more info. To get the latest major update of Windows 10, see Get the latest Windows update. Windows 11 Windows 10 More Here's some other info you might be looking for: If you get an error when trying to update, see Fix Windows Update issues.
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