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How Can I Update windows Operating system Automatically on My PC

  • Search for Services in windows search and open it -> Search for windows update -> Select Startup type to Automatic to update windows automatically
  • Open Services and Run as Administrator -> Find windows update and double click on it and change startup type to disabled to turn off automatic updates on windows.

If you are like to update windows automatically as soon as Microsoft release new version of windows then you don’t have to do anything manually. Updates are the ways to go automatically and updates to latest version and your computer just needs to restart which lets you specify when and how your updates are installed on windows laptop or PC.

Automatic updates can be accessed in windows 10, 11, XP by doing the following to update windows operating system automatically on your PC or Laptop

Using Services

  • Click on Windows start menu -> Search for services and right click on it and select Run as Administrator.
  • In Services -> Scroll down and find Windows Update and Double click on it and open.
  • Select Startup type to Automatic to update windows automatically
  • Select Startup type to Disabled to stop windows updating automatically.

That’s it, this is how you change windows update settings to automatically.

Does Windows Update Automatically on its Own?

When ever new version of Windows Operating system is released then windows will check it and update it automatically even though you change settings and you need to disable automatic updates permanently to stop updating windows automatically.

Here are the steps to follow to Update Windows Automatically on your PC:

  • Right Click on Computer.
  • Click Properties
  • Click the Automatic updates Tab.

Accessing Automatic updates in windows 2000 can be done by taking these Steps

  • Click Start.
  • Go to settings.
  • Click control panel.
  • Double click the automatic updates applet.

You will now see windows similar to select the check box labeled. “Keep my computer up to date”. In the settings box you will see three radio buttons. They control how updates are installed on your PC. The middle option is the most commonly used installation method. It downloads updates automatically and then prompts you for permission to install. This allows you to see what updates are being installed.

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How to Change Windows Update Settings to Automatic in Windows 10

  • Click on start button and settings.
  • Click on update and security.
  • Click on Advanced Options and click on how updates are installed and choose how you want windows to be installed on your computer like automatic (Recommended) from drop down menu or give me updates for Microsoft products when I update windows (Do not check defer upgrades).
  • Once you are done selecting the option how you want to updates windows operating system just click and save. Changes will be applicable and will be seen once you restart your computer or laptop.

How to update windows operating system automatically in Windows XP

To make your windows operating system automatically gets updated you need to follow few steps as shown below :

  • Click start and Open control panel.
  • Click on security center link.
  • Click automatic updates at bottom.
  • You will see few options there, automatic update (Recommended) and choice for everyday options remainders and Important (Windows XP doesn’t support no longer push updates) but still recommended to keep automatic setting enabled.
  • Click Ok and save changes.

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Lakshmi Durga