Windows auto updates

I've just checked a couple of my own computers - and they both show the Advanced section exactly like your screenshot - and they definitely automatically download updates! Regards, David. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Hi Robert, i'm Timon and i'm glad to help you.

By default, Windows 10 automatically updates your computer. Windows Update will tell you if the updates were successfully installed. If Windows can't find information about your device in Device Stage. Here are some reasons why that might happen, and what to do if it does: Note: If you connect a device to your computer that reportedly supports Device Stage but only AutoPlay opens , check with the manufacturer of the device.

Need more help? Join the discussion. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen. Incorrect instructions. Too technical. Not enough information. Select the Start screen, then select Microsoft Store.

In Microsoft Store at the upper right, select the account menu the three dots and then select Settings. Under App updates , set Update apps automatically to On. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings. If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Settings. Make sure Automatically update my apps is set to Yes. Windows 10 Windows 8. Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8.

Make sure App updates is turned on. Windows Security Center is the centralized location in Windows XP Service Pack 2 where users can learn about security and can perform security-related tasks.

Security Center monitors the status of three major security functions: the firewall, Automatic Updates, and virus detection. If Security Center detects a problem with any one of these, it displays an icon and balloon message in the notification area. By default, Windows checks to make sure that Automatic Updates is set to download and install security and other important updates to your computer automatically.

If Automatic Updates is turned off, or if Automatic Updates is not set to the highest setting, Security Center provides recommendations to turn on or to adjust Automatic Updates.

To have us turn on Automatic Updates for you, go to the " Fix it for me " section. If you would rather turn on Automatic Updates yourself, go to the " Let me fix it myself " section. To fix this problem automatically, click the Fix this problem link.

Then click Run in the File Download dialog box, and follow the steps in this wizard. Note This wizard may be in English only; however, the automatic fix also works for other language versions of Windows.