How to check for Windows Updates in Windows 8.1

Description: This article will demonstrate how to check for Windows Updates in Windows 8.1.

  1. Press Windows Key + I to bring up the Settings menu.
  2. Click on Change PC setting.
    Windows 8.1 Change PC Settings
  3. Click on Update & Recovery.
    Windows 8.1 PC Settings, Update & Recovery
  4. Click on Windows Update.
    Windows 8.1 Update and Recovery, Windows Update
  5. Under the Windows Update category, click on Check now.
    Windows 8.1 Update, Check Now

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