Manually install Windows updates
The below instructions will show you how to manually install updates on your version of Windows.
For Windows computers that are connected to the College wired network or staff Wi-Fi, the installation of Windows Updates is automated and managed via Microsoft Intune and so there would normally be no need to check for updates manually.
However, the steps below can be followed if updates have not been installed due to the computer being used infrequently.
Windows 11
- On the left end of the taskbar, click the Start icon.
- Type, Settings and hit Enter
- Click Windows Update from the left-hand menu
- Click the 'Check for updates' button
- Note: If the 'Check online for updates from Microsoft Update' option is available, you can choose this instead
- You may need to repeat these steps after installing the first set of updates, so repeat steps 1-4 until there are no further updates available
Windows 10
- On the left end of the taskbar, click the Start icon.
- Type, Settings and hit Enter
- Click Update & Security menu item
- Click the 'Check for updates' button
- Note: If the 'Check online for updates from Microsoft Update' option is available, you can choose this instead
- You may need to repeat these steps after installing the first set of updates, so repeat steps 1-4 until there are no further updates available