Frequent Question: How Do I Backup Windows Updates?
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Can I backup Windows 10 updates?

Use File History to back up to an external drive or network location. Select Start​ > Settings > Update & Security > Backup > Add a drive , and then choose an external drive or network location for your backups.

How do I save Windows 10 updates for future use?

You cannot save or backup updates that have automatically downloaded and installed. You can however download the updates and save them to disk if ever you want them again, keeping in mind that many are replaced etc. You can also download individual updates from the Catalog and save to be installed later.

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