This tutorial will show you how to check how long ago Windows Update was last checked for available updates in Windows 11.
In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. When you update, you'll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. In most cases, restarting your device completes the update. Make sure your device is plugged in when you know updates will be installed.
Windows 11 offers you the choice of when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. If you're not ready to get recommended updates, you can choose to temporarily pause them from being downloaded and installed.
Windows Update will automatically check for updates by default.
You can check when Windows Update was last checked to see if you may need or want to manually check for updates.
Contents
- Option One: Check when Windows Update was Last Checked on Settings Home Page
- Option Two: Check when Windows Update was Last Checked on Settings System Page
- Option Three: Check when Windows Update was Last Checked on Settings Windows Update Page
- Option Four: Check when Windows Update was Last Checked using Command
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Home on the left side. (see screenshot below)
3 You will now see how long ago Windows Update was Last checked at the top.
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on System on the left side. (see screenshot below)
3 You will now see how long ago Windows Update was Last checked at the top.
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Windows Update on the left side. (see screenshot below)
3 You will now see how long ago Windows Update was Last checked at the top.
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
powershell "(New-Object -Com 'Microsoft.Update.AutoUpdate').Results.LastSearchSuccessDate.ToLocalTime()"3 You will now see when Windows Update was last checked in the output.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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