Keep your applications current and secure by regularly updating them through Software Center. This guide shows you how to check for, review, and install software updates.
Critical patches that fix security vulnerabilities
Updates that resolve known issues and improve stability
New features and functionality improvements
Optimizations that improve application speed
Launch Software Center from the Windows Start menu. If you need help finding it, check our guide on how to open Software Center.
→ How to Open Software CenterIn Software Center, look for the "Updates" tab in the left sidebar or top navigation. Click on it to see all available updates.
Look through the list of available updates. Each update will show the application name, version, size, and a brief description of what's included.
You can install updates individually by clicking on each one, or install all available updates at once using the "Install All" button.
Software Center will show the progress of each update. Some updates may require you to close applications or restart your computer when complete.
It's recommended to check for updates weekly. However, critical security updates may be automatically deployed by your IT department.
Yes, you can select individual updates to install. However, security updates are typically required and may be automatically installed.
Some updates may require closing the application being updated. Save your work before installing updates to avoid data loss.
If an update fails, try restarting your computer and attempting the update again. If it continues to fail, contact your IT support team.
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