via Microsoft or third-party apps

Windows updates should be installed directly through the Windows Update utility built into the operating system. But what if that doesn’t work? If Windows isn’t updating, or you’re not seeing some Windows updates that you know should be there, there are alternative ways to install them.

The first method of updating Windows that we’ll look at involves third-party programs. Even though they aren’t made by Microsoft, they still provide all the right updates directly from the company, so you don’t have to worry about them not working or being malicious. These Windows Update tools are programs that you open on your computer and they scan for missing updates and then provide a super easy way to install them.

Another way to install Windows updates without the official Windows Update tool or a third-party tool is to search on Microsoft's site. They have a search tool specifically built to find updates.