What is Windows Update on Windows 10?

Windows Update is a system application on Windows 10 to deliver updates of systems components and drivers. It also provides automatic updating options.

Updates are additions to software that can help prevent or fix problems, improve how your computer works, or enhance your computing experience.

To start Windows Update, you can go to "Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update". You see the current update status of your Windows system. For example:

Your device is at risk because it's out of date and missing
important security and quality updates. Let's get you back
on track so Windows can run more securely.

You can click the following links to perform various related actions:

• Check for updates - Calling Microsoft servers to see if there are any new updates.
• Change settings - Reviewing and changing settings on automatically checking and installing updates.
• View update history - Reviewing history of what updates have been installed recently.
• Installed Updates - Reviewing what updates have been installed sorted by system features and components.

The following picture shows you the Windows Update screen on Windows 10:

⇒ Windows 10 Update - Check for Updates

⇐ Managing Windows 10 Updates

⇑ Managing Windows 10 Updates

⇑⇑ Windows 10 Tutorials