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Microsoft announces a new Windows 10 build, and everyone except you gets their devices updated. When you check the Windows Update section in the Settings app, Windows says your device is up to date. Sure, there’s a new Windows version, but you’re stuck on an older version. We’ll explain why this is happening, and how to force a Windows 10 update.

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 updates in a trickle, meaning not everyone gets an update at the same time. When a Windows Update is available to the public, you may receive the update immediately, but sometimes it can take days. However, if the delay is weeks or longer than usual, the troubleshooting techniques in this guide will help you force a Windows 10 update to install on your device.

Now, head over to the official Windows 10 release information page and compare your PC’s OS details with the latest Windows 10 version and build number on the list. If you don’t have the latest version, skip to the next section to learn how to manually trigger a Windows update.