Updating Windows 10 to the latest version is important. Why? So that Windows runs smoother, faster, and smoother.
By updating, you will also get the latest features, bug fixes, and most importantly the latest security features.
How to update Windows 10 can be done online or offline. We will discuss these two tutorials in this article.
How to Update Windows 10 Online
This is the easiest way to do it. No need to bother, just one click, you can update Windows 10 to the latest version.
- Go to the settings menu: click start> then settings (gear icon)
- Select Update & Security
- Select the Windows Update tab, then click Check for updates
- Windows will automatically check if there is a new update. Wait for the checking process to finish.
- If there is a new update, it will be downloaded automatically. However, if the automatic download doesn’t work, just click the download button.
- But this update will not be automatically installed immediately. It will only be installed if you turn off the computer or restart it.
- If the Windows you are using is already the latest version and there are no other updates, it will say You’re up to date and a green check mark will appear.
Another alternative that you can also choose is to download the Windows 10 Update Assistant application.
With this application, you simply open the application and it will automatically check whether there is a new update or not. If there is a new update, then you can directly download it through the application.
How to Update Windows 10 Offline
The second option is to update via offline. This method is usually chosen by computer users who turn off Windows 10 automatic updates on their PCs.
Offline updates are suitable for those of you who have a less stable internet connection.
Disclaimer: Even though the title is offline, you still need an internet connection to download the latest Windows 10 update patch.
The first step
- First, first check the version of Windows 10 that you are using. How to open Run command (Windows + R).
- Type winver, then press enter or click OK.
- View your version of Microsoft Windows. Example here my Windows version is version 20H2.
Second step
- Now that you know which version of Windows you are using, it is time to download the Windows update patch.
- Visit catalog.update.microsoft.com
- In the search field, type your Windows version. Then, click Search.
- A list of Windows update patches will appear complete with the update type, version, and date.
- Select the patch update that you want to download, usually I choose the one that says cumulative (which is a combination of all updates). To sort from most recent, click Last updated.
- Click the download button on the right.
- Then a new tab will appear like this.
- Click the link that appears to download.
- If you’re using Chrome, sometimes there’s a problem where the download just won’t start even if it’s clicked. The solution is to right-click on the link > open link new tab.
- These patch files usually have an .MSU extension.
- If the download is complete, you can open it immediately. Then the installation process will start running, let it finish.
- Restart your computer to apply the update results.
If you want to install the downloaded patch on another computer or laptop. Just move the patch file to the flash drive and copy it to the PC you want.
That’s how to update Windows 10 online and offline that you can do. For the easiest, use the online method, simple and practical. The condition is that you must have a fast internet connection and a lot of quota.
