Introduction
When attempting to check and install Windows Updates, you may reach a point where the updates no longer show up as available.
The Windows Updates screen will show a message in red that states, “Your device is missing important security and quality fixes” — but each time you try to check for new updates, you’ll return to this notice.
![](https://iowacitytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220929-windows-updates-stuck.jpg)
Problem Solution Steps
You might try pausing updates and then resuming updates. If that doesn’t work, follow these steps.
STEP #1 — Visit the Windows 10 Update Assistant page. [View]
STEP #2 — The first paragraph of the page linked in Step #1 will instruct you to “download the update assistant” and a link will take you to a download page as shown below. Click on the blue “Update Now” button. The image below is just a visual representation and not an active button.
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STEP #3 — The update file will download. Open it and follow the instructions.