1. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button  . In the search box, type Update, and then, in the list of results, click Windows Update.
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| 2. If prompted to “Restart your computer to install important updates” click the Restart now button. Start over at step 1 to make certain all available updates have been installed. | |
| 3. In the left pane, click Check for updates, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer. | |
| 4. If you see a message telling you that important updates are available, click Install updates. | |
| 5. Restart the computer if prompted and start over at step 1 until no important updates are returned in step 4. | |