Is your Windows 11 showing the message: “Your device is missing important security updates”? 😟 Don’t worry! In this step-by-step video, I’ll show you 4 simple and effective methods to fix this Windows 11 update error on any device — laptop, desktop, or PC.
💡 Full error message: "Your device is missing important security updates. Make sure to keep your device on and plugged in so updates can complete."
🖥️ Works on all Windows 11 versions:
Windows 11 21H2 (OS Build 22000)
Windows 11 22H2 (OS Build 22621)
Windows 11 23H2 (OS Build 22631)
Windows 11 24H2 (OS Build 26100)
✅ Compatible with all major laptop and PC brands: HP, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Samsung, Toshiba, Microsoft Surface, and more.
This tutorial works for Windows 11 Home, Pro, and Enterprise and will help you:
Fix Windows 11 update errors
Restore missing security updates
Keep your device safe, updated, and running smoothly
💡 Step-by-Step Methods Covered: 1️⃣ Check Windows Update Service 2️⃣ Clear Temporary Update Files (SoftwareDistribution folder) 3️⃣ Uninstall Problematic Updates 4️⃣ Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM tools
If Windows says “You’re up to date” but still shows “Your device is missing important security updates”, this guide will solve it safely — no reinstall needed!
💻 Works on all desktops, laptops, notebooks, and gaming PCs.
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00:00Hi everyone and welcome back to Victor Explains, in today's video, I'll show you how to fix the
00:15Your Device is Missing Important Security Updates error in Windows 11 with 4 methods.
00:21Method 1. First, let's make sure the Windows Update service is running properly.
00:27Go to your search bar and type services. When the services window opens, click on any service and press the W key on your keyboard to jump to Windows Update.
00:40Double click it, change the startup type to automatic, then click stop and start to restart the service.
00:47Click Apply, OK, close the window, and restart your PC. Then, try updating Windows again.
00:58Method 2. We'll remove old or corrupted update files.
01:05Open Services again.
01:11Find Windows Update.
01:12And set its startup type to disabled. Click stop.
01:21Then apply.
01:23Now open File Explorer.
01:28Go to this PC, open local disk, see, then the Windows folder.
01:32Scroll down and open the Software Distribution folder.
01:42And delete all the files inside.
01:52Once done, go back to Services, set Windows Update back to Automatic, and click Start.
02:01Reboot your PC and try checking for updates again.
02:16Method 3. If the issue continues, open Control Panel.
02:35Click Uninstall the program, then select View Installed Updates on the left.
02:39Look for any recently installed Windows updates.
02:49Uninstall them.
02:59And restart your PC. After that, try installing the main update again.
03:05Method 4.
03:06Finally, open the Start menu, type CMD, then choose Run as Administrator.
03:16In the window, type SFC space forward slash scan now and press Enter.
03:21This will scan and repair any damaged system files.
03:25It may take a few minutes, let it reach 100%.
03:29Once it's done, close the command prompt, restart your PC, and try updating Windows one more time.
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