Software guide

Update your software safely without surprises

Back up, check compatibility and install updates in a sensible order so your computer stays secure without breaking the programs you rely on.

Estimated time: 30–60 minutesUpdated: 28 September 2026

Use this guide when updates have piled up or you are nervous about a big upgrade breaking something. Have your charger plugged in, a stable internet connection and somewhere to back up your files.

Step by step

  1. Back up first

    Copy your important files to an external drive or a trusted cloud service before you start. Check you can open a couple of the backed-up files. This means a failed update costs you time, not data.

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