How To Install And Uninstall Updates in Windows 8/8.1

Install and Uninstall Updates of Windows 8.1 (Windows 8): Article will show you the step by step procedure to install and uninstall updates of Windows 8 operating System.

Windows Updates: Windows Update is a free service of Microsoft which is used to provides new facilities called as Updates like service packs and patches to its operating systems and other Microsoft software.

How To Install Updates In Windows 8.1 and Windows 8

Install Updates Using Control Panel of Windows 8.1/8

1. Go To Control Panel -> System and Security -> Windows Update and at the right pane click on “Check For updates".
2. It will search for updates from Microsoft and show you the list of available updates.
3. Now choose the updates that you want to install from Microsoft on Windows 8 and click on “Install Updates“.
4. Windows will download the selected updates from Microsoft Server and Install it on your Windows PC.
5. After installing all the selected updates it will ask you to reboot your System and show a notification on the task bar of Windows 8.
6. Just Reboot Your System/PC.
7. After reboot Windows will finish the installation process of updates.
8. That is it.

Install Updates Using Start Screen of Windows 8.1/8

1. Press Windows Key + W on your keyboard to open the Setting Search screen.
2. Type Windows Update on the search box and Click on “Check For updates” on the search result.
3. It will search for all the updates from Microsoft. Click on "View Details" to know about all the available updates.

4. Now choose the updates that you want to install from Microsoft on Windows 8 and click on “Install“.
5. Windows will download the selected updates from Microsoft Server and Install it on your Windows 8 PC.
6. After installing the updates it will ask you to reboot your System and show a notification on the task bar of Windows 8.
7. Just Reboot Your System/PC.
8. After reboot Windows will finish the installation process of updates.
9. That is it.

How To Uninstall Updates in Windows 8 And Windows 8.1

Uninstall Update Using Control Panel of Windows 8/8.1

1. Go to Control Panel -> Programs -> Programs and Features and click on “View Installed Updates” on the left side bar of open Window.
2. It will show you the list of installed updates in your Windows 8 system.
3. Now select the update package that you want to uninstall. Right Click of mouse on it and choose “Uninstall“.
4. User Account Control (UAC) will ask for your confirmation about removing the updates. Just Click on “Yes“.
5. Again UAC will ask you to save and close the open Application. Just Click on “Uninstall“.
6. Wait for some time till the uninstallation process for finishes.
7. Reboot Your System. That is it.

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How To Automatically or Manually Update Windows 8/8.1

Windows Update For Windows 8.1 and Windows 8

Windows Update: Windows update is a service of Microsoft to receive the new facilities termed as updates like service packs and patches for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating system. This is free and you do not need to pay anything for this. By default windows update setting is set to be automatic but you can also stop the automatic windows update and set it to be manual update.

Detail Description: What is Windows Update

How To Manually/ Automatically Update Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

1. Go To Control Panel -> System And Security -> Windows Update And Then Click on "Change Setting" on the left pane of open window.

OR Press Windows Key + W to open the Setting Search screen. Type "Windows Update" on the search box and Click on “Windows Update Setting” on the search result.

Then Click on "Choose How Updates Get Installed"

2. On Important Updates You will Get A drop down menu. Click on there.

3. You will Get 4 option as

1. Install Updates Automatically (Recommended): This will automatically download and install the updates whenever your PC is connected to Internet. It will not ask for your Confirmation about Download and installation of updates.
2. Download Updates but let me choose whether to install them: This will automatically download the installation package from the internet whenever your PC is connected to internet but ask you whether you want to install the updates or not. After confirming you it will install the updates.
3. Check for Updates but let me choose whether to download and Install them: This will check for the updates automatically but ask your confirmation about downloading and Installing the Updates. It will not download or Install update automatically.
4. Never Check for Updates (Not Recommended): This will not check the update for your Windows 8 system.

4. Choose Your required option and click on OK or Apply (Which is available).

How To Automatically Update Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

Automatically Update Windows 8.1 and Windows 8: To install the updates of Microsoft automatically in your Windows system choose the option Install Updates Automatically (Recommended). It will automatically download the updates and install them on your system when you are connected to the internet.

How To Manually Update Windows 8.1 and Windows 8

Manually Update Windows 8 and Windows 8.1: To receive the windows updates manually choose the 2nd and 3rd option. The option will work as follows

• Download Updates but let me choose whether to install them: This will automatically download the installation package from the internet whenever your PC is connected to internet but ask you whether you want to install the updates or not. After confirming you it will install the updates.
• Check for Updates but let me choose whether to download and Install them: This will check for the updates automatically but ask your confirmation about downloading and Installing the Updates. It will not download or Install update automatically.

Note: If you choose never check for updates, then windows will not download and install any updates from Microsoft on your system.

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What is Windows Update In Windows 8/8.1

What is Windows Update In Windows 8 And Windows 8.1

Windows Update: Windows Update is a service of Microsoft which is used to provides new facilities called as Updates like service packs and patches to its operating systems and other Microsoft software.

Windows update can also update drivers for popular hardware devices of the windows system.

This is an easy and free way to make our PC safer and running smoothly. Windows update are available as free from Microsoft. We don't need to buy, We just install them by downloading from Microsoft.

Different Modes Of Windows Update In Windows 8.1 and 8

Windows Updates: By default PC running with Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 install the updates automatically. But we can also stop the automatically updates in Windows and manually install them as per our need. We can also uninstall the updates of Windows 8.1 and Windows 8. These are the 4 modes of installing updates in Windows 8.1/8.

1. Install Updates Automatically (Recommended): This will automatically download and install the updates whenever your PC is connected to Internet. It will not ask for your Confirmation about Download and installation of updates.
2. Download Updates but let me choose whether to install them: This will automatically download the installation package from the internet whenever your PC is connected to internet but ask you whether you want to install the updates or not. After confirming you it will install the updates.
3. Check for Updates but let me choose whether to download and Install them: This will check for the updates automatically but ask your confirmation about downloading and Installing the Updates. It will not download or Install update automatically.
4. Never Check for Updates (Not Recommended): This will not check the update for your Windows 8 system.

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