How to Update Apps on Windows 10

Do you encounter issues or missing new features with apps and games? Here's how to fix them by installing the latest updates on Windows 10.

Old Win 10 Store: Updating Apps

Microsoft Store, previously known as Windows Store, was first introduced with Windows 8 in 2012. It is a great place where you can discover and install your favorite apps and games. It streamlines the app installation and updating process.

Microsoft Store has its schedule to check for new updates. If updates are available for apps installed on your PC, they will get installed per schedule.

To ensure you have up-to-date apps and games, you can manually check for updates by opening Microsoft Store > Library. From there, click the Get Updates button to begin looking for updates. For more detailed directions, check the following step-by-step guides.

Manually Updating Apps on Windows 10 via Microsoft Store

To install the latest updates to all your installed apps on Windows 10, use these steps:

On Windows 10 PC with the new version of Microsoft Store:

  1. Open Microsoft Store by clicking on the app icon pinned to the taskbar or Start menu.
    Windows 10: Open Microsoft Store
  2. Go to the Library menu.Win10 New Store - Go to Library
  3. Click the Get Updates button to check for new updates.
    Win10 New Store - Click the Get Updates button
  4. If it has found any updates for your apps, it will start downloading and installing those updates for you.
    Win 10 New Store - Updating apps

On Windows 10 PC with older versions of Microsoft Store:

  1. Open Microsoft Store by clicking on the app icon pinned to the taskbar or Start menu.
    Windows 10: Open Microsoft Store
  2. Go to … > Downloads and updates menu.Old Win 10 Store: Menu - Download Updates
  3. Or you can click on the Downloads icon button when it’s available.
    Win 10 Store: Open Downloads Button
  4. Click the Get Updates button to check for new updates.
    Old Win 10 Store: Get Updates
  5. If it has found any updates for your apps, it will start downloading and installing those updates for you.
    Old Win 10 Store: Updating Apps

Now you know how to get the latest updates to apps on Windows 10. Staying up to date means you can enjoy new features and bug fixes.

I hope it helps! If you have any questions or problems with the steps detailed in this tutorial, please let me know in the comment below.