How to Update the PC Health Check App on Windows 10 and 11

It automatically checks for newer versions

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To update the PC Health Check app on Windows 10 or 11, uninstall the old version (if needed), then download the latest installer from Microsoft’s website.

Windows 11 users may get it through Windows Update automatically, while Windows 10 users often need to update it manually.

Here’s how you do it.

How do I update the PC Health Check app on Windows?

1. Via the PC Health Check app’s interface

  1. Press Windows + S to open Search, type PC Health Check app in the text field, and click on the relevant result.launch for pc health check update
  2. After launching the app, wait for a few seconds. You will receive a prompt if an update is available.pc health check app
  3. Confirm the update installation and let the process complete. It shouldn’t take more than a minute.

The PC Health Check app automatically identifies any pending updates and prompts you to install them. This saves both time and effort on your part!

2. Reinstall the PC Health Check app

  1. Press Windows + R to open Run, type appwiz.cpl in the text field, and hit Enter.
  2. Select Windows PC Health Check from the list of installed apps and click on Uninstall.uninstall
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
  4. Once done, reboot the PC for the changes to come into effect.
  5. Now, download the PC Health Check app’s setup and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.installing

If PC Health Check fails to find a new version, it’s time you reinstall the app. This way, the older version gets replaced with the latest PC Health Check app. At the time of writing, the latest version is 3.9.2402.14001.

I recommend you periodically check for updates, as Microsoft is committed to the app’s development. And by not updating, you miss out on critical upgrades and enhancements!

For those concerned, the PC Health Check app is safe, as confirmed by our experts in a detailed examination.

For a detailed guide on using and updating the PC Health Check app on each system, see the comprehensive walkthrough for Windows 11 PC Health Check app features and updates and the step-by-step instructions for updating and using the PC Health Check app on Windows 10.

Did you manage to update the PC Health Check app using our methods? Drop a comment below and let us know.

More about the topics: PC Health Check, Update, Windows 11

Kazim Ali Alvi

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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He's specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem. Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He's also one of our experts in Networking & Security.

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