There are two major categories of apps installed in Windows 11: Microsoft Store apps and third-party apps.
Select theMicrosoft Storeapp (the shopping bag icon) in the taskbar.
ChooseLibraryfrom the bottom-left side.
SelectGet updatesto check for and then bulk install all app updates.
Another way to manually update a Windows 11 app is to re-download it.
This will force your machine to get the latest version that’s available.
To do so, search for the app on your gear and chooseUninstall.
Then, revisit its download page in the store to get it again.
Microsoft encourages this by enabling automatic updates by default.
If apps aren’t updating on their on when necessary, check that this setting is toggled on.
How to Update Third-Party Apps on Your PC
Lots of software is available outside the Microsoft Store.
Another way to update non-Microsoft Store apps is with asoftware updater tool.
Windows Updates Are Different
Windows 11 also includes a tool calledWindows Update.
Windows Update is where you go to update Windows 11 (i.e., the entire operating system).
FAQ
Toupdate Windows 10 apps, check that Windows 10’s automatic update feature is turned on.
Go to the Microsoft Store app, selectSettings, and ensureUpdate apps automaticallyis toggled on.
If you’re using a Windows 8 PC, navigate toStore>configs, and selectApp Updates.
Ensure thatAutomatically update my appsis set toYes.
To update apps manually, go toStore>tweaks>App Updatesand selectCheck for Updates.
PressWindows key + i, then selectAppsfrom the menu on the left.
SelectUninstall, then follow the prompts to uninstall the app.
