The ms-settings:windowsupdate-seekerondemand URI leads to the Windows 10 und 11 Update settings, which allow users to manually check for updates.
This URI is particularly useful when users want to make sure their system is up to date, or when they want to check for available updates immediately instead of waiting for the automatic update schedule. Here is a detailed description of the availability of this URI in different versions of Windows, along with the relevant build numbers:
1. ms-settings:windowsupdate-seekerondemand
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:windowsupdate-seekerondemand
1. Open the Command window using Windows R.2. Paste the command: ms-settings:windowsupdate-seekerondemand
(The command can also be used in a desktop shortcut.)
3. Press the OK button or [Enter] to continue.
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You now have the option to access the settings described above in your Windows 10, 11 or 12.
This can solve the following questions and difficulties.
1b. This can solve the following questions and difficulties.
Which Microsoft feature allows users to download and install updates automatically without being prevented from doing so?In Windows, how can a user ensure that their system is up to date with the latest software by using the automatic update settings?
What happens if an option is enabled that allows the operating system to constantly check for the latest updates and download them at the next suitable opportunity?
What role does the Windows Update option play in checking for and installing updates when it is set to Automatic (required)?
How can a user ensure that their computer always has the latest security updates by adjusting Windows Update settings?
What impact does it have on system stability and performance if the system automatically installs updates without the user's explicit consent?
How can an end user in Windows ensure that the operating system is up to date and all important updates are installed by making the appropriate settings?
What is the default update policy setting in Windows Update settings, and what does it mean for automatically downloading and installing updates?
What is the role of the "Check for new updates, but let me decide whether to install them" option in Windows Update configuration?
How can a user customize the behavior of Windows Update to ensure that updates are not installed unintentionally and the user retains control over them?
2. Available in Windows 10, 11, 12 and the corresponding build numbers.
Availability by Windows version
1. Windows 10:
- The ms-settings:windowsupdate-seekerondemand URI is available starting with Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763). This version brought a number of improvements to Windows Update management, including the ability to manually check for updates. The URI allows users to go directly to the page where they can immediately check for available updates, which is especially useful for updating to the latest features and security updates.
2. Windows 11:
- In Windows 11 version 21H2 (build 22000) and later versions, the ms-settings:windowsupdate-seekerondemand URI is also available. Windows 11 has modernized Windows Update settings and simplified the user interface, but the basic functionality to manually check for updates remains. The URI leads to the corresponding page in Windows 11 where users can initiate a manual check for updates.
3. Windows 12:
- In Windows 12, expected to be released in 2024, the ms-settings:windowsupdate-seekerondemand URI is also expected to be available. The exact implementation and specific build number may vary depending on the latest developments. Windows 12 could include additional features or improvements related to managing and checking for updates to give users even more control over their update status.
Description of the function
The URI "ms-settings:windowsupdate-seekerondemand" opens the specific page in Windows Settings that deals with manually checking for updates. The main features and options on this page include:
- Manual update check:
Users can click a button to immediately check for available updates. This can be useful if users want to make sure their system has the latest security and feature updates installed without having to wait for the automatic update schedule.
- Update Status:
The page displays information about the current update status of the system, including the latest installed updates and the available updates. This helps users keep track of the update status of their system.
- Available Updates:
When updates are available, they will be displayed on this page and users will have the option to download and install those updates. This may include both security updates and optional updates.
Application
By entering the URI "ms-settings:windowsupdate-seekerondemand" in the address bar of the Windows Start menu or by creating a shortcut, users can navigate directly to the manual check for updates page. This is especially useful for users who want to regularly update their systems to benefit from the latest features and security updates.
The direct link to the manual update check page allows for easy and quick system updating without having to navigate through multiple menus. Users can ensure that their systems are kept up to date regularly and efficiently, improving computer security and performance.