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Check if an Update is Installed in Windows: How to Do It
View installed updates via Settings or the command line
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows OSis a complex piece of software, and the regularWindows 10updates make it a reliable system to use. Installing service packs and minor or major updates is an ongoing process, and it is important to check which updates are installed in Windows.
Windows updates usually solve bugs and glitches, introduce security updates to protect the system from external threats, and add new features. Knowing which updates you have installed in Windows can help diagnose issues. Keep reading to find out!
How do I know if Windows Update is installed?
1. Check Windows OS Build
The easiest way to check if you have a specific Windows update installed or if the Windows OS was upgraded is to check the Windows OS build info.
2. Check installed updates
When unsure if you have installed the latest Windows update on your system, you can check it from the Windows History. Later, you can easily manually download and install updates based on your update history via theMicrosoft Update Catalog.
3. Via Command Prompt or PowerShell
For any action that can be performed via GUI, there is a dedicated command. In the same way, you can check if a KB or Windows patch is installed via the command line. Thewmiccommand works both in Command Prompt and PowerShell.
You now know how to check and view installed updates in Windows 10 and the latest iteration. Before you leave, find out how toconfigure the Windows Update settingsfor the best performance.
For any queries or to share which update you were concerned about, drop a comment below.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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