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Check for and Install Optional Updates in Windows 11

Windows Update Check for and Install Optional Updates in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check for and install optional updates in Windows 11. 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. Optional updates are available feature, quality, and driver updates that are optional and do not get automatically installed in Windows Update. For example, if a driver for your device couldn’t be automatically installed, there may be an optional driver available that your...
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Add or Remove Windows Insider Program Settings page in Windows 11

Windows Update Add or Remove Windows Insider Program Settings page in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Windows Insider Program page in Settings for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give Microsoft feedback, you can help Microsoft shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the Windows Insider Program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. Microsoft designed Settings to be beautiful, easy to use and inclusive of all your Microsoft experiences in Windows 11. Settings has left-handed navigation that persists between pages, and Microsoft has added breadcrumbs as you navigate...
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Add Windows Update Context Menu in Windows 11

Windows Update Add Windows Update Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Windows Update to the desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11. 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. References: https://products.support.services.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-the-latest-windows-update-7d20e88c-0568-483a-37bc-c3885390d212 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-faq-8a903416-6f45-0718-f5c7-375e92dddeb2...
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View Configured Update Policies for Windows Update in Windows 11

Windows Update View Configured Update Policies for Windows Update in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see which policies are set for Windows Update in Windows 11. Some Windows Update settings and controls might not be available for you if your organization or administrator has set policies to manage updates, or if you've joined the Windows Insider Program. Windows 11 makes it easy to see a list of all policies set on your device for Windows Update in Settings. Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4660 (Beta), Microsoft made some improvements to the configured update policies settings page. The value of each policy is now shown, and Learn more links are present on the right. References: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-update...
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Schedule Restart for Windows Update in Windows 11

Windows Update Schedule Restart for Windows Update in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to schedule a restart when required to finish installing updates for Windows Update in Windows 11. 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. To finish installing an update, your device may need to restart. Windows will try to restart your device outside of Active Hours when you're not using it by default. If it can't, you'll be asked to schedule the restart for a more convenient time, or you can manually schedule the restart anytime. References...
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View Delivery Optimization Activity Monitor in Windows 11

Windows Update View Delivery Optimization Activity Monitor in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see download and upload statistics in Activity Monitor for Delivery Optimization on your Windows 11 PC. Windows Update Delivery Optimization helps you get Windows updates and Microsoft Store apps more quickly and reliably. Windows Update Delivery Optimization works by letting you get Windows updates and Microsoft Store apps from sources in addition to Microsoft, like other PCs on your local network, or PCs on the internet that are downloading the same files. Delivery Optimization also sends updates and apps from your PC to other PCs on your local network or PCs on the internet, based on your settings. Sharing this data between PCs helps reduce the internet bandwidth that’s needed to keep more than...
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Set Active Hours for Windows Update in Windows 11

Windows Update Set Active Hours for Windows Update in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set active hours for when you use your PC to not automatically restart your Windows 11 PC during this time to finish installing a Windows Update. Microsoft made it easier to keep Windows current with the latest features and improvements—and with fewer interruptions and restarts when you're using your PC the most. You don’t have to do anything to get the latest updates, as they'll automatically download and install when they’re available (unless you’re on a metered connection, then updates won’t download until you get them). Occasionally, your PC might need to restart to finish installing the updates. You can set active hours to let Windows know when you're usually using your PC to help prevent...
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Uninstall Windows Update in Windows 11

Windows Update Uninstall Windows Update in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. While it is not recommended to uninstall any installed updates, you can uninstall an update if it causing issues. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-uninstall-a-windows-update-c77b8f9b-e4dc-4e9f-a803-fdec12e59fb0 You must be signed in as an administrator to uninstall updates. Option One: Uninstall Windows Update in Control Panel Option Two: Uninstall Windows Update in Settings Option Three: Uninstall Latest Quality Update or Latest Feature Update in Advanced Startup at Boot...
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Enable or Disable Pause Updates Feature in Windows 11

Windows Update Enable or Disable Pause Updates Feature in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the pause updates feature of Windows Update for Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. If you have a Windows Insider build of Windows 11 installed, you can only pause updates for a maximum of 1 week (7 days) by default until updates automatically resume. If you do not have a Windows Insider build of Windows 11 installed, you can pause updates for a maximum of up to 5 weeks (35 days) by default until updates automatically resume. Some updates, like Microsoft Defender definition updates, will continue to be installed. When updates resume, your device will need...
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Enable or Disable Download Updates over Metered Connections in Windows 11

Windows Update Enable or Disable Download Updates over Metered Connections in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Windows Update to automatically download updates over metered connections in Windows 11. By default, Windows Update in Windows 11 will automatically download and install updates, except on metered connections where extra charges may apply. In that case, Windows Update will automatically download only those updates requited to keep Windows running smoothly. If wanted, you are able to allow Windows Update to automatically download updates over metered connections. Option One: Turn On or Off Automatically Download Updates over Metered Connections in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Automatically Download Updates over Metered Connections using REG file Option Three: Enable or...
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