How to Schedule Windows Update Restarts Like a Pro!

How to Schedule Windows Update Restarts Like a Pro!

Discover the art of scheduling Windows 11 updates to suit your timetable, ensuring your PC stays updated without interrupting your workflow.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 21, 2024

Have you ever been in the middle of an important project, only to be interrupted by an untimely Windows update?

What if you could control when your computer updates and reboots?

Here's a Cool Tip: Change Your Windows 11 Settings

Here's how to do it.

1. Open Settings via the Start menu or by pressing Win + I.
2. Navigate to Update & Security > Windows Update.
3. Click on Advanced options.
4. Under Update options, toggle on "Notify me when a restart is required to finish updating",
5. Set your Active hours to avoid restarts during those times.  Windows will not restart during this time you set.
6. Pick time that works best for you.

fig. 1 - Windows Restart Settings

Scheduling restarts allows you to maintain productivity without sacrificing security. 

Delaying updates can sometimes leave your system vulnerable to new threats.

Scheduling Windows Update restarts puts you in control of your PC’s maintenance, balancing security with convenience.

Have tips or experiences with managing updates? 

Share in the comments and pass this guide along to your network!

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