How to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 7 automatically or manually

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The Windows 7 operating system is probably the most common operating system in the world, and this is due to its ease of use, security and great functionality. However, despite the large number of advantages, the system is not without disadvantages. To fix them the developers regularly release updates which you can install to your PC automatically or manually.

What is a Windows 7 update

Before figuring out how to update Windows 7, the user needs to understand what an update is and what purpose it is used for.


What the Windows 7 operating system shell looks like
Updates are additions to the core operating system software that are developed by Microsoft programmers to fix bugs and issues, also improve security of use and optimize computer performance by improving performance metrics.

Pay attention!  Microsoft representatives recommend using automatic installation of files, which is the default method used by the operating system. The version of OS – Home, Professional does not matter.

Why do you need the latest update of Windows 7

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Compared to previous versions of the operating system Windows 7 has a more functional, convenient and easy to use Windows Update Center, but its main purpose remains unchanged. Its main task is to keep the operating system and its system files and drivers up to date. It uses two services – Windows Update and Microsoft Update.

Now we should get acquainted in more detail with the purposes of the release of improvements:

    • !-6-!! improving security and eliminating vulnerabilities in the operating system. First of all, the Windows center is aimed at maintaining the security of the operating system itself, as well as the office suite”Microsoft” and Internet Explorer. Updates designed to fix the vulnerability are shown as important. Also, along with fixing the vulnerability, Microsoft releases other installation packages aimed at improving security. For example, antivirus and Windows Defender databases are automatically updated, and the Microsoft Outlook service is outfitted with new junk mail filters. A malware and component removal service is distributed via Windows Update; !

 

    !-6-!! optimization, improved performance and stability. Windows Update service downloads not only security updates. A large number of computer hardware manufacturers collaborate with Microsoft developers and participate in the creation and improvement of software (drivers) aimed at optimizing operation and improving the performance of components. In the vast majority of cases, the official software does not have enhanced features compared to the drivers posted on the official sites of manufacturers.


Available settings for installing Windows operating system updates Pay attention!  Downloading software (licenses) or installing them automatically from Microsoft servers guarantees the compatibility of the programs, as tests are performed in the laboratories.

How to update Windows 7

The instructions on how to update your Windows 7 computer are not complicated, and even a novice PC user can cope.

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To do this, you first need to open the”Windows Update Center”. You can do this in several ways: display the”Run” window by pressing”Win + R”, enter the command”control /name Microsoft.WindowsUpdate”; pass the path on the PC:”Start” -“All Programs” -“Windows Center”.

After passing the given path, you will see a window where you need to go to the”Settings” tab. As stated earlier, by default, all SP1 will be performed independently. Thanks to this, the user does not need to search for the software himself on the Internet. Windows will automatically check for installation packages and update itself.

Please note!  If the user prefers to control the whole process himself, then you will need to select”Don’t check for updates”.

In this step you will need to start searching for updates yourself. To do this, you need to click on the”Check for updates” button in the”Windows Center” window. Once the search is completed, you will see a list of available updates, as well as information about the latest Windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit update.

All updates are conventionally divided into important, recommended, optional, and major updates. They all have their own individual features and characteristics, which you should familiarize yourself with.

  • important updates are designed to significantly improve the security system, as well as to increase the reliability and storage of the user’s confidential information. As soon as they become available, it is recommended to install them manually or automatically via”Windows Update Center”;
  • Recommended updates are designed to fix minor bugs in the operating system, they make minor changes in its operation for better optimization and performance. If you do not neglect installing these updates, your computer will work stably and quickly. The update process can be automated or you can do it manually; !
  • optional improvements are software components designed to update drivers that regulate the operation of individual components of the PC. They are designed to improve and optimize the performance of your computer. They can be installed only manually.


Selecting important updates to install on Windows 7

How to manually download and install the latest update on Windows 7

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Windows 7 updates can be downloaded from the official website of the manufacturers of the operating system. You can install manually as follows:

  1. Go to the official website of”Microsoft”, where you need to download the installation package.
  2. Click on the line”Installer Instructions” to see the list of available packages for downloading, remember the name of the necessary one.
  3. In the list displayed, choose the appropriate language and then click on the”Download” button.
  4. Choose the installation file to be installed, then click”Next” and strictly follow the prompts that will be displayed on the computer screen. During installation the computer may reboot several times, do not worry about it.
  5. After installing SP1, the user will be prompted to log in to the computer. A notification may be displayed stating that the update has completed successfully. If an anti-virus program was deactivated before the installation, it has to be activated after the installation is finished.


How to activate the manual way to install batch updates Pay attention!  When deactivating the automatic software upgrade, it is important to remember to regularly check for new updates.

Possible difficulties

In Windows 7 the SP1 update may cause some problems. To fix them, it is recommended to use the following rules:

    • if the automatic enhancement on the PC is activated, but fails to update the software components, it is worth trying to perform the actions manually;
    • check the settings of the service mode”Windows Center”. To do this on a desktop or laptop with OS Windows 7 you need to go the way:”Start” -“Administration” -“Services”. The mode”Auto” or”Manual” will be activated; !
    • Before you start”Windows Center”, you must also run antispyware and antivirus programs on your PC. Perform a thorough system scan to rule out the possibility that the system files are affected by malicious components;
    • !-6-!! if the user knows what installation file he needs, such as a security update, you can simply go to the official Microsoft website and download it from there. The site is easy and straightforward to navigate, as there are special knowledge bases for updates that contain not only installation files but also installation instructions; !
      !-6-!! Check for an Internet connection. Before starting the”Windows Center”, make sure you are connected to other web sites;

Close all programs and restart your PC. It is possible that one of the running programs interferes with the installation.


Installing the operating system enhancement package
The process of operating system improvements is automated, so human involvement is minimal. If you need to do everything manually, just read the instructions above and follow them strictly.

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