Purpose of Checking Windows Updates
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- Check for Windows updates, including Microsoft components, before installing CADlink products.
- Check for updates again after installation.
- Understand that CADlink products rely on Windows and Microsoft components for proper operation.
- Contact IT support or an operating system technician if assistance is required.
Accessing Windows Update Settings
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- Click the Windows button.
- Select Settings.
- Click Update and Security.
- Wait for the Windows Update window to appear.
Enabling Microsoft Component Updates
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- Click Advanced options.
- Locate Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows.
- Ensure the toggle is turned on.
- Click Back to return to the Windows Update screen.
Checking for Updates
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- Click Check for updates.
- Allow the system to search for available updates.
- Wait for all updates to download and install.
Restarting and Verifying Update Completion
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What you need
- All Windows updates installed
- Microsoft components fully updated
- System reports “You’re up to date”
- Updates verified both before and after CADlink installation
- When prompted, click Restart to reboot the computer.
- After restart, repeat the Check for updates process.
- Continue checking until the message “You’re up to date” appears.
- Close the Windows Update window once completed.