To do that, bring up the Start Menu, search forMicrosoft Store, and launch it.

In the Stores left sidebar, select “Library.”

To update a specific app, next to that apps name, opt for “Update” button.

Windows 11 laptop with the Windows app drawer open in the Start menu.

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Wait for the Store to download and load the updates for your apps.

Once thats done, you’re able to launch your apps.

How to Enable Automatic Updates in Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store can automaticallyupdate your appsif youd like.

Microsoft Store highlighted in Windows Search.

In configs, turn on the “App Updates” option.

Some apps, like 7-Zip, dont offer the update option in the app.

This will bring your app up to date.

‘Library’ highlighted in Microsoft Store.

This command lets you update apps individually or all of them at once.

In the “User Account Control” (UAC) prompt, select “Yes.”

To update a specific app, launch the following command, replacing AppName with the name of the app.

‘Update All’ highlighted in Microsoft Store.

see to it to enclose the app name in double quotes.

The command will begin updating the specified app.

Youll see the live progress on the CMD window.

‘App Updates’ highlighted in Microsoft Store Settings.

Itll let you know when the app is updated.

The “all” parameter ensures all the apps are included.

Once the apps are updated, the command will notify you.

Help > Check for Updates highlighted in VLC Media Player.

‘Download’ options highlighted on the 7-Zip website.

‘Run as Administrator’ highlighted for Command Prompt in Windows Search.

‘winget upgrade’ command typed in Command Prompt.

‘winget upgrade ‘Zoom’ typed in Command Prompt.