On a PC with the Windows 10 Operating System:

1. The first place to check for an update is the bottom right corner of the desktop screen. If there is a red exclamation mark or an orange circle over a square with arrows, there is a windows update.

1. If there is not an icon in the bottom right corner, then it is important to periodically check for updates in the settings menu through the following steps:
   • In the bottom left corner, select the Windows menu.

• Select the gear cog icon to open the Windows menu settings.

• Next, click the “Update & Security” icon in the bottom left corner. Users can also search “updates” in the search feature.

• If an update is available, there will be an option to “Install Now.” If an update is available, it is highly recommended to be connected to both the Wi-Fi and the McKim & Creed VPN (see guide below for more information) for better connectivity and download speed.

• If there are no updates available, the following message will appear:

**HOWEVER, run the check for updates even if it has “Today” listed as last checked; a new update that has not been detected yet could be a potential reason for computer slowdowns or glitches**

1. Devices normally run updates after business hours, but the device must be turned on and connected to the internet.

On a PC with the Windows 11 Operating System:

1.  From the computer's taskbar, right-click the Windows Start menu. (The icon on the left of the options displayed on this taskbar below):
2. Select the Settings option to open the Settings interface:
3. On the left-hand side of the interface at the bottom, please click Windows Update.
4. From this Window, click, "Check for Updates" in the upper right portion of the interface:
5. After the process completes, select the tab in the middle of the interface entitled, "Advanced Options" to progress to this window below:
6. Select the tab for Optional Updates, verify that all possible updates are set for installation by checking the packages individually like here:
7. Hit Download & Install to initiate.
8. Please use the interface's option to Restart Now in order to have those updates complete installation each time:
9. Please remember to wait to restart until all updates are either "Completed" or "Pending Restart".
10. For any additional information, please refer to Microsoft's guide here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/install-windows-updates-3c5ae7fc-9fb6-9af1-1984-b5e0412c556a.