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The document provides frequently asked questions about updating Windows. It covers topics like how to manually update, troubleshooting update errors, update installation times, controlling updates, ensuring updates install at convenient times, dealing with lack of disk space, battery usage during updates, viewing installed updates, removing updates, and the differences between feature and quality updates.

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Windows 11 Update

The document provides frequently asked questions about updating Windows. It covers topics like how to manually update, troubleshooting update errors, update installation times, controlling updates, ensuring updates install at convenient times, dealing with lack of disk space, battery usage during updates, viewing installed updates, removing updates, and the differences between feature and quality updates.

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Windows Update: FAQ

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Note: If you're looking for Microsoft Office update info, see Install Office updates.

In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your
device running smoothly and securely. When you update, you'll get the latest fixes
and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. In
most cases, restarting your device completes the update. Make sure your device is
plugged in when you know updates will be installed.

If other questions come up when you update Windows 11, here are some other areas
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When you only want info about updating Windows 11, you'll find answers to many of
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How do I get Windows 11?


How do I manually update my PC?
I'm having trouble installing updates or getting an error (such as 0x80073712). What I
can do?
How long does it take to download updates?
How can I stop updates from downloading and installing? Can I skip updates?
How do I make sure my device restarts to install updates at a convenient time?
What if I don't have enough disk space for the update?
How can I make sure updates don't use too much battery?
How do I see installed updates?
How do I remove an installed update?
What is the difference between a feature and quality update?
What is the best way to make sure my device is up to date?
Which version of Windows am I running?
Will reserved storage be turned on for devices that upgrade to Windows 11?

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