Here’s how it works:
- Access the Microsoft update catalog.
- Type the name of the update you want to download in the search box at the top right, then click the "Search" button or press ENTER.
- Select the update you want and click the "Download" button.
Update Windows 7 using Windows Update. If you want to ensure that Windows 7 is always up to date, you need to access the control panel of the operating system and enable automatic download of Windows Update updates.
You only need to download and run the Media Creation Tool on Windows 7/8/8.1 to get Windows 10. Afterwards, the computer will need to be updated to Windows 10. After the update, if you are connected to the internet, your previous Windows licenses will be converted to a Windows 10 license.
You can now download Service Pack 2 for Windows 7, which is the complete package of all patches from 2011 to May 2016. Microsoft has announced on its technet blog that the download can be done using the following link: Visit this website: http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=3125574.
As stated earlier, if updates are not installed correctly, a BSOD or a blank screen may occur. The first is quite easy to solve by troubleshooting, while the second requires removing the hard drive to recover the data.
Select "Check for Windows updates availability" to check options and see available updates. You can also choose the Start button and then go to Settings, choose Update & Security, and choose Windows Update.
To manually update Windows 10, you need to access the official Microsoft website to download the Media Creation Tool. By clicking the "Update now" button, you can install the latest version of Windows 10 on your computer. To manually download Windows 10 updates, simply visit the Microsoft Update Catalog page and search for specific updates to download using the search box at the top.
The easiest option is to go to Start, Settings, and then Update & Security. Then, select the "Check for updates" button to check if Windows Update provides updates. In this example, the message "Feature update to Windows 10, version 21H1" will be displayed.
- How can I quickly update my computer to Windows 10 21H1 build 19043? The version will be updated to 21H1 and the build to 19043 if you go to Settings > System > About.