Viewing Windows 11 Update History

Overview

In this tutorial, you'll learn different methods to check the update history of your Windows 11 PC, along with some expert tips.

Method 1: Windows Update Settings

1. Access Settings:

   • Open the Start menu.
   • Look for "Settings."
   • Click on "Windows Update."

2. View Update History:

   • Click on "Update History."
   • You'll see the following categories:
     • Quality Updates: Logs monthly updates released on the second Tuesday of every month. Provides installation status and error codes.
     • Driver Updates: Some drivers may need manual installation as not all components receive updates through Windows Update.
     • Definition Updates: Mainly updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus, includes installation dates and status.
     • Other Updates: Additional updates from the Windows Update service.

3. Get More Information:

   • Click on links for specific updates to open release notes in the default browser.
   • For error codes, right-click to copy and search solutions online.

Method 2: Using PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell:

   • Access through the Start menu by searching for "Terminal" or "PowerShell."

2. Run Commands:

   • Execute a series of commands to view update history.
   • If an error occurs, change the execution policy with a specific command.
   • Use Get-WindowsUpdateHistory to see all updates installed.

3. Filtering Results:

   • To view specific updates like cumulative ones, filter by title using additional commands.
   • See details such as result, date, and title for updates.

Conclusion

These methods provide comprehensive ways to view and analyze the update history of your Windows 11 PC. Share your preferred method and don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment on the video. Thank you for watching!