To get the best performance from your computer, we recommend you make sure you have the latest drivers for the hardware devices in your computer.

How to enable or disable the Windows automatic updates.

Users of Microsoft Windows Vista and later versions can have Microsoft Windows automatically update their computer. Microsoft no longer provides support and updates for Windows XP and earlier versions. In some cases, you may only be able to do a few important updates or service pack updates each time, if some updates are dependent on other updates. We recommend you first install all important updates and service packs that are available. If any updates are found, they are shown.

Windows Update checks for any available updates for your computer.

If using the Category view, click the System and Security option, then click the Windows Update option.

If using Small icons view, click the Windows Update option.Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Only enterprise users (Windows 10 or Windows 11 for business) can delay the installation of Windows updates. Windows Update is automatically turned on in Windows 10 and Windows 11, and cannot be turned off for home users. If you are running an illegal copy of Microsoft Windows, we recommend you purchase a valid copy of Microsoft Windows to download updates.

If you are on a corporate network, contact your administrator if you are concerned about updating your computer. Users on a corporate network or running an illegal copy of Microsoft Windows may be unable to perform Microsoft Updates.

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