
If you're warned by Windows Update that you don't have enough space on your device to install updates, see Free up space for Windows updates. If you run into problems updating your device, including problems with previous major updates, see common fixes at Troubleshoot problems updating Windows. If updates are available, you can choose to install them. To check for updates, select Start > Settings > Windows Update , then select Check for updates. To learn more about this, see Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device.
You can now choose to have Windows get the latest non-security and feature updates as soon as they become available for your device. Get the latest updates automatically as soon as they're available The latest Windows update is Windows 11, version 22H2, also known as the WindUpdate. Windows will search for the latest critical updates.Windows devices may get new functionality at different times as Microsoft delivers non-security updates, fixes, improvements, and enhancements via several servicing technologies-including controlled feature rollout (CFR). Windows will let you know if you need to restart your device to complete an update, and you can choose a time that works best for you to complete that update.
Select Windows Update from the list of programs. Click the Start button located in the lower left corner of the taskbar. Installing Updates on a Windows 7 Machine If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local support or the Service Desk at 2-9800. For software that cannot support Windows 10, an extended support license will need to be purchased from Microsoft. DoIT can help train users on the Windows 10 Operating System if needed. Your computer may need to be replaced if it cannot support Windows 10,. Your computer’s Operating System will need to be upgraded to Windows 10. You can also reach out to the Service Desk at 2-9800 or enter a Service Request. Reach out to your local field technician for recommendations. If your machine is not supported by DoIT:. If your machine is supported by DoIT, we will be reaching out to you to assist with your upgrade. If you’re not sure what if you are running Windows 7 or Windows 10, please check. Students and Faculty may get Windows 10 from On the Hub:. Microsoft's announcement for Windows 7 end of support Why Won’t Windows 7 Be Supported Anymore?Īfter January 14th, 2020, Microsoft will no longer put out security updates to patch new vulnerabilities after that date, Windows 7 computers will still function, but because they will not be updated, they become a security risk for individuals and the campus network as a whole. Important Information on Windows 7 End of Life