What is the Windows Update Assistant? [Everything You Need to Know]

If you have a powerful computer but an outdated operating system, you are not getting the full benefit of its capabilities. Hence the importance of having a state-of-the-art operating system – and the tools to deliver it.

As of this writing, the Windows 10 20H2 is the latest version of the Windows operating system. If you're a Windows 10 user, you should be familiar with the Windows 10 Update Assistant. Read on as we explain how to use the built-in Update Assistant in Windows 10.

What is the Windows Update Assistant?

In simple terms, the Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant is a program developed by Microsoft that allows users to upgrade the version of Windows 10 installed on their personal computers to a newer version, up to the latest one available at the time.

The Windows 10 Update Assistant isn't just for updating your operating system – it can also indirectly fix many common PC issues, since it replaces outdated system files with fresh copies of the latest versions.

You can get the Windows 10 Update Assistant for free by downloading it from Microsoft's website.

What Windows Update Assistant can do and its benefits

The purpose of the Windows 10 Update Assistant is to ensure that users have the latest updates from Microsoft installed on their Windows, which they might have missed or chosen not to apply, potentially leaving their system vulnerable. Here are some features of the Windows Update Assistant:

• It offers push notifications to alert desktop users to any upgrades that have not yet been integrated into their system. This makes it easier for customers to ensure that their desktops are running the latest version of Windows 10.
• After checking the desktop and updates for compatibility, the Windows 10 Update Assistant immediately downloads the latest version of Windows 10.
• With the Windows 10 Update Assistant, individual users can schedule active hours and specific restart times to avoid interruptions to their work.
• Users or IT professionals can disable automatic updates by selecting in the Windows 10 Update Assistant settings that the device has a metered connection. With a metered connection, users are assigned a limited amount of bandwidth for a given period.
• Marking a device as having a metered connection constrains the bandwidth used by the Windows Update Assistant, preventing it from consuming undue resources.

Here are some of the advantages of using Windows Update Assistant:

• The Windows 10 Update Assistant also simplifies the process of upgrading editions.
• IT pros use the Windows 10 Update Assistant to update multiple machines at once.
• Windows Updates may update device drivers.
• Updates provide feature improvements and security patches to protect Windows from viruses.

How to Use the Windows Update Assistant

In an attempt to make the experience of using Windows 10 less painful, the operating system has been updated and installed with minimal input from users. Here are brief instructions for upgrading from your current version of Windows 10 to Windows 10 20H2 using the Windows 10 Update Assistant.

Step 1: Get the Windows 10 Update Assistant from Microsoft's website.

Step 2: Double-click to activate the client.

• Since the tool is 100% portable, there is no installation process to go through before using it. • In order to determine which edition of Windows 10 is installed on the computer, the Windows 10 Update Assistant will first scan the system.

Step 3: After the scan is complete, click Update Now.

• When you run this tool, it checks your computer for compatibility issues and determines how much disk space is needed to install the latest updates.

Step 4: At this point, you should see two separate options:

Upgrade this PC now
• Create installation media

Step 5: Click Upgrade this PC now, and let the process run its course.

However, issues can arise during a Windows update as well. When you encounter a Windows 11 update error, referring to the methods mentioned in the article will certainly be of assistance.

Final Award

Though there are several ways to update a personal computer (PC), the Windows 10 Update Assistant is in many ways the most reliable and fastest.

This is because it can always be used as a backup option in case other methods lead to update issues, and it can also be employed immediately after the release of a new feature upgrade to force the upgrade of your PC. This is why it is recommended. The Windows 10 Update Assistant is a useful tool for anyone looking to install the latest version of the Microsoft operating system on their computer.