Microsoft regularly updates the Windows 11 operating system to fix bugs, improve security, and add features. Windows 11, by default, automatically checks for updates and installs them whenever available in the background. When Windows 11 downloads and installs new updates, it does not delete the previously downloaded update files. That is, older Windows Update files […]

Microsoft regularly updates the Windows operating system to add new features and fix bugs and issues. Although Microsoft does extensive testing before pushing out updates, Windows updates sometimes cause more issues than fixing them. If your Windows 11 PC is not working correctly and you suspect an update is responsible for the issue, you might […]

Not all updates for the Windows operating system require restarting your PC. Some updates, particularly security and feature updates, generally require a restart. Why is a reboot required to install a Windows update in Windows 11? Unlike before, most Windows updates are installed without a restart. That said, Windows 11 asks you to restart your […]

Microsoft has been showing end-of-life banners on Windows 10 PCs for about a year now to remind users to upgrade to Windows 11. As you likely know by now, Windows 10 end-of-life or end-of-support date is 14th October 2025. Several Windows 10 PC users who cannot upgrade their Windows 10 installations to Windows 11 due […]

Microsoft has finally released Windows 11 24H2 to the general public and is now available to everyone. 24H2 is the third major/feature update to Windows 11 after 22H2 and 23H2. As you might already know, Windows 11 24H2 has been available on ARM-powered PCs for about four months now. Windows 11 24H2, the latest version […]

Windows Update helps you keep your Windows 11 operating system up to date. In addition to updating the Windows 11 operating system, the Windows Update service also enables you to install and update device drivers. With the default settings, the Windows Update service automatically runs in the background at regular intervals and checks for updates. […]

Keeping your Windows 11 operating system up-to-date is critical for optimal performance and security, but most users ignore this. That is why Windows 11 automatically downloads and installs security and quality Windows Updates in the background. Windows Updates often bring bug fixes and performance improvements to Windows 11 operating system. Although Microsoft does the due […]

Is your Windows 11 PC not working correctly? Do you suspect that a recently installed update is causing issues on your PC? Want to know which updates were recently installed on your Windows 11 PC? This guide will show you how to view Windows Update history in Windows 11. As you might know, Windows 11 […]

A user who went through our how to turn on or off the new Start menu in Windows 10 article reached out to me saying the View optional updates link is not showing up on his Windows 10 installation. In this guide, we will see what optional updates are, why the View optional updates link […]

Early versions of Windows 10 did not offer any control over Windows Updates. After hearing user feedback, Microsoft has added a few options and settings to control Windows Updates in recent versions. That said, Windows 10 still does not give you full control over the Windows Update service. In this guide, we will see how […]