We recommend you first install all critical updates and service packs that are available.

After Windows Update has completed scanning, any available updates are displayed.

ID numbers of the hardware devices installed in your computer.

Version numbers of any other programs you have installed which Microsoft provides updates.

What version of Internet Explorer you are using.

Collected information includes the following information. Unless otherwise stated in Microsoft's Privacy Statement, Microsoft collects information from your computer during this process. Several urban legends exist about Microsoft attempting to inspect your computer for illegal software, install unwanted the programs, and steal your private information.

Because this feature must query your computer, Microsoft gathers information from your computer allowing the software to know what it needs to update.Not installing this plugin prevents you from scanning for updates. If prompted to install a plugin, click Yes. On the Microsoft Windows Update page, select the option Scan for updates.In some cases, you may only be able to do a few important updates or service pack updates each time, if some updates are dependent on other updates. We recommend you first install all important updates and service packs that are available.

If any updates are found, they are shown. Windows Update checks for any available updates for your computer.If using the Category view, click the System and Security option, then click the Windows Update option. If using Small icons view, click the Windows Update option.Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Only enterprise users (Windows 10 or Windows 11 for business) can delay the installation of Windows updates. Windows Update is automatically turned on in Windows 10 and Windows 11, and cannot be turned off for home users. If you are running an illegal copy of Microsoft Windows, we recommend you purchase a valid copy of Microsoft Windows to download updates. If you are on a corporate network, contact your administrator if you are concerned about updating your computer. Users on a corporate network or running an illegal copy of Microsoft Windows may be unable to perform Microsoft Updates.

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