How to Check for App Updates Using Windows Update in Windows 11
Want to make sure your apps on Windows 11 are up to date? This guide shows you how using Windows Update.
Open Settings, go to Apps, and then click App updates. Click the “Check for updates” button to see if any of your apps have pending updates that Windows can download and install.
What’s New?
Windows 11 now has a new way to handle app updates, making things smoother and less disruptive for you.
In Windows 11, you can now see all your app updates in one place. Navigate to Settings > Apps > App Updates to find them.
How Does This Work?
Windows 11 app updates work by having your apps tell the system when new versions are ready, and Windows then handles the download and installation in the background, usually when you aren’t actively using your computer.
- Apps ask the system for updates.
- The system checks for updates and installs them when you’re not using your computer.
- Apps still get their updates from their regular sources.
- Apps tell the system how the updates are going. You can see this in Settings.
Who Can Use This?
The new Windows 11 app updates feature is gradually becoming available, and you might already have it if you’re part of the Windows Insider program or if you’re an advanced user who has enabled it early using a tool like ViVeTool.
If you’re part of the Windows Insider program on the Dev or Beta channel, you might see this feature already.
How to Check for App Updates in 🪟 Windows 11
- Open Settings. Press
Win + Ion your keyboard to open it fast. - In the left menu, click Apps.
- On the right side, click App updates.
To check for Windows 11 app updates, you’ll want to open the Settings app by pressing the Windows key and ‘I’ together, then navigate to the Apps section and select ‘App updates’ from the list.
- Click the Check for updates button to see if your apps need updates.
If there are updates, Windows will download and install them for you.
Summary
Checking for Windows 11 app updates has become much simpler, consolidating all your app updates into one easy-to-find location within the Settings app, and this system is expected to support even more apps in the near future.
- Simpler Updates: Windows is making app updates smoother and easier.
- One Place to Check: You can find app updates in Settings > Apps > App Updates.
- Better Communication: Apps talk to Windows to tell you about updates.
- More Apps Soon: More apps will use this feature over time.
- Early Access: Advanced users can try new update features early with special tools.
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