Windows 10 is a modern and efficient operating system that offers many features and updates to improve the performance and security of your computer. However, sometimes updates can be a bit annoying, especially when they require an automatic system restart.
By default, Windows 10 is configured to automatically install and restart the computer after updates are installed. While this can be useful in some situations, it can be frustrating when you are working on an important project or simply want to relax and watch a movie.
Fortunately, there are ways to prevent Windows 10 from automatically restarting after updates are installed. In this article, we will show you how to configure Windows 10 to prevent automatic restarts or schedule the restart for a time that is convenient for you.
Option 1: Prevent automatic restart of Windows 10
If you do not want the VPS Windows 10 to restart automatically after updates are installed, you can follow these simple steps:
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Press the Windows + R keys on the keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
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Type "gpedit.msc" and click OK to open the Group Policy Editor.
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In the left pane, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
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In the right pane, double-click "No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations".
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Select "Enabled" and click OK to save the changes.
With this setting, Windows 10 will not automatically restart after updates are installed if a user is logged in. However, it will still automatically restart the computer outside of active hours, which is usually set from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM.
Option 2: Schedule the automatic restart of Windows 10
If you want to control when Windows 10 restarts after updates are installed, you can configure the system to schedule the restart for a time that works for you. To do this, follow these steps:
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Open the Windows Settings app by pressing the Windows + I keys on the keyboard.
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Click "Update & Security".
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Click "Change active hours" and set a time range that fits your schedule.
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Turn on "Automatically schedule restarts" and select a time when you are unlikely to be using the computer, such as overnight.
With these settings, Windows 10 will automatically schedule the restart for the time you specified. This allows you to avoid interruptions during your work or personal activities.
