<aside> ⚠️ Get comfortable, this will take awhile.

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To check for and install pending updates select Windows Logo Key on your keyboard and type check for updates.

Select the top match (Check for updates), which will open the Windows Update service.

<aside> 🚧 No Check for updates option in the Start menu? Instead access Windows Update in Start > Settings (the gear icon) > Update & Security

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You should now see the Windows Update windows similar to the one below, although it may be populated with update items. If none are present, select the Check for updates button. Download and install all available updates.

The Windows Update system panel

Checking for updates in the Start menu

<aside> 💡 Continue with any other possible install actions while waiting for Windows Update to complete system updates.

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Some devices may not currently be eligible for Windows 10 version 2004. If this occurs on your device an error like the one to the right will appear.

If this is the case for your machine, it will not be able to run WSL 2 (at least until Microsoft determines your machine is compatible with the update). Running a Linux variant will be a better option in your circumstance.

Appears on a device currently ineligible for Windows 10 version 2004