How do i check if my computer is completely updated?

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OT: Checking on Updates.

Recently did an "update and restart" on my computer.  Update 1 okay.  Update 2 lasted hours in a loop.  Really don't know if update 2 was installed.  Literally pull the plug to shut down computer.  Is there a way to check if my computer is completely updated?  Not trained in computers so please try to use non-jargon language.

Answer 1

Recently did an "update and restart" on my computer.  Update 1 okay.  Update 2 lasted hours in a loop.  Really don't know if update 2 was installed.  Literally pull the plug to shut down computer.  Is there a way to check if my computer is completely updated?  Not trained in computers so please try to use non-jargon language.  

Hi Joseph, for your reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-8/windows-update-faq

How will I know what updates have been installed?

We keep an update history in Windows Update so that you can check which updates were installed and when. You can also use this list to remove specific updates, but it's usually not a good idea to remove them unless you have a specific reason.

Checking for Updates, if you're concerned do a manual check to see if any further updates are available.

If you use automatic updating, you won't need to check for important and recommended updates at all. Windows Update will check for these updates and install them when they're ready.

If you don't use automatic updating, you should check for updates yourself at least once every week. We usually release important updates once a month. However, updates could be released at any time.

No matter what your settings are, some updates aren't installed automatically. This includes optional updates and updates that require you to accept new terms of use. When these updates are available, Windows Update will let you know that they're ready to be installed.

To check for updates

1. Open Windows Update by swiping in from the right edge of the screen (or, if you're using a mouse, pointing to the lower-right corner of the screen and moving the mouse pointer up), tapping or clicking Settings, tapping or clicking Change PC settings, and then tapping or clicking Update and recovery.
2. Tap or click Check now, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your PC.
3. If updates are found, tap or click Install updates. Read and accept the license terms, and then tap or click Finish if the update requires it.

Note - You might need to restart your PC to finish installing some updates. Save and close all your files and apps before you restart so you don't lose anything.

Answer 2

Thank you for your reply.  It was very informative.  Never knew the info you presented.  Learned something new.

Answer 3

You're welcome.

Kaylene