How to schedule the reboot Windows to complete the updates

As you know, in most cases, the update process of Windows (Windows Update) requires a restart to install new features or changes to the operating system. In this tutorial you will learn step by step how to program the restart Windows to complete the updates.

Installing updates can take a long time and require restarting the computer, which can be inconvenient during daily activities. Especially if you use the computer at work, for productivity or for school.

The best solution is to schedule a convenient date and time, at which the operating system Windows to be able to restart to complete the installation of updates.

How to schedule the reboot Windows to complete the updates (Windows 11 Update)

To schedule the restart Windows 11 to complete the installation of the updates, you have two very simple methods at your disposal.

The first method, is from the notification received from the system Windows Update immediately after downloading the updates.

Windows Update - Pick a Time
Windows Update – Pick a Time

Click on “Pick a time", then from the settings box that opens, choose a day and time for Schedule restart.

Schedule the reboot Windows to complete the updates
Schedule the reboot Windows to complete the updates

The second method through which you can program when to restart the computer to complete the installation of updates, it is directly from Windows Update.

After the updates have been downloaded, click the down arrow on the blue button (by default)Restart now” and select “Schedule restart".

How to schedule the reboot Windows to complete the updates
Schedule Restart for Windows Updates

Next, as in the first method, select a date and time at which the restart can be done Windows to complete the updates.

Active Hours in Windows Update

If you have a laptop or a computer that you use frequently in a certain time interval, in Windows 11 you can set time interval (Active Hours) in which Windows not to restart to complete the installation of updates.

How do you set the time interval in which Windows 11 not to reboot for updates

To set Active Hours in Windows 11, you open Settings, then go to the bar on the left, to Windows Updates. Here click on "Advanced Options".

Windows Update - Advanced Options
Windows Update - Advanced Options

In "Advanced Options", go to "Active hours” and set a time interval in which Windows 11 not to restart to install updates.

Setup Active hours for Windows Updates
Setup Active hours for Windows Updates

It is not recommended to delay for a long time to completely prevent the update of the operating system. Operating system updates Windows are extremely important for the proper functioning of your computer. Updates may contain a set of files and programs that improve the performance and functionality of the operating system, as well as to fix security problems or other errors and bugs.

Updates also add new functions and features to improve the user experience. In addition, without updates, the operating system may be vulnerable to cyber attacks and malware, as these updates usually include and security patches for identified problems.

It is important to install operating system updates regularly to keep your computer safe and to benefit from optimal performance and the latest available features and functions.

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