Update.exe Apr 2026

/norestart : Prevents the computer from automatically rebooting after installation.

/passive : Shows a progress bar but requires no user interaction.

: If you are an advanced user or admin, you can use these switches: update.exe

: Ensure you have at least 2 GB for quality updates and 8 GB to 15 GB for major feature updates.

: You can find specific manual updates at the Microsoft Update Catalog by searching for the "KB" number. 3. Third-Party update.exe Files : You can find specific manual updates at

Many apps (like Discord, Slack, or GitHub Desktop) use a file named update.exe (often from the Squirrel framework) to handle background updates. : Usually found in %LocalAppData%\[AppName]\ .

: If an app fails to update, you can often fix it by deleting this file and the SquirrelTemp folder, then restarting the application. : Usually found in %LocalAppData%\[AppName]\

: Type winver in the Windows search bar to identify your current version and system type (x64 or ARM).