Windows 11 Manual Upgrade: Easy PowerShell Instructions

If you need more control over installing Windows 11 updates, PowerShell can help. Follow these quick steps to manually check and install updates.

Steps to Update Windows 11 via PowerShell

Step 1: Open PowerShell as Admin

• Right-click the Start button and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).

• Click Yes if prompted.

Step 2: Install the PSWindowsUpdate Module
Type the command below and press Enter:

Install-Module PSWindowsUpdate

When prompted, type Y, then A, and press Enter.

Step 3: Check for Updates
Run:

Get-WindowsUpdate

This shows all available updates.

Step 4: Install a Specific Update
To install a particular update, for example KB5028254, run:

Install-WindowsUpdate -KBArticleID KB5028254

Type A and press Enter to confirm.
To install all available updates, use:

Install-WindowsUpdate

Step 5: Restart if Needed
If prompted, restart your PC to complete the installation.

That’s it! With these simple steps, you can easily check and install Windows 11 updates directly through PowerShell.