When you turn on automatic updating for Windows through Microsoft Update, you'll also get Office updates for earlier versions of Office, such as Office 2010 or for Office volume license installs. Choose your version of Windows below to turn on automatic updates: Tip: For most versions of Office, you can enable automatic updates or get updates manually within an Office application. For more information, go to Install Office updates . For information about Office for Mac updates, go to Check for Office for Mac updates automatically . Choose your version of Windows: Windows 10 Windows 8/8.1 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Turn on automatic updates in Windows 10 Open Windows Update by choosing Start > Settings ...