Windows Update: FAQ

Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

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If you're looking for Microsoft Office update info, see Install Office updates.

Windows 10 offers you the choice of when and how to get the latest
updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. 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 10, here are

some other areas that might interest you:

• How to reset your Microsoft account password

• Activation in Windows 10
• Get started with Windows 10

When you only want info about updating Windows 10, you'll find
answers to many of your questions here:

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 How do I get the Windows 10 May 2019 Update?

 How do I manually update my PC?
  I'm having trouble installing updates or getting an error (such as
0x80073712). What I can do?
 How long does it take to download updates?
 How can I stop updates from downloading and installing? Can I
skip updates?
 How do I make sure my device restarts to install updates at a
convenient time?
 What if I don't have enough disk space for the update?
 How can I make sure updates don't use too much battery?
 How do I see installed updates?
 How do I remove an installed update?
 What is the difference between a feature and quality update?
 What is the best way to make sure my device is up to date? 
 Which version of Windows am I running?
 Will reserved storage be enabled for devices that update to the
Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903)?
 Does installing the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903)
require more free disk space than previous updates?

Last Updated: May 22, 2019

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