Check if there are new updates for your computer

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Check if there are new updates for your computer

If you turned on Automatic Updates, Windows automatically checks for important updates for your computer. These updates can include critical updates, security updates, and service packs. Windows notifies you about (or automatically installs) important updates, based on your Automatic Updates settings.

It is also a good idea to routinely check the Windows Update Web site to see if other types of updates, such as driver updates, are available. You must be logged on as a computer administrator to complete this procedure. You must also be connected to the Internet.

  1. Go to the Windows Update Web site (https://www.microsoft.com/).

  2. Click Express Install.

If updates are found, we recommend that you first install all high-priority updates, and then install all other updates such as software and hardware updates.

Notes

  • Some updates require you to accept an End User License Agreement (EULA) before you can install them. If you decline, these updates are not installed. If you change your mind, you can install them later by visiting the Windows Update Web site (https://www.microsoft.com/).

  • Some updates require you to restart your computer before the updates can take effect. Windows will notify any user who is logged on to the computer before restarting; however, only members of the local Administrators group can delay the restart. Make sure you save your work before restarting your computer and remind other users to save their work, especially before scheduled installation times.

See Also

Concepts

Options for setting up Automatic Updates on your computer
Turn on Automatic Updates