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This tag covers discussions about whether Windows 10 performs automatic updates when no user is logged in, specifically at the login or welcome screen. The tagged content explores if update processes like searching, downloading, and installing are user-independent or require a user session. It also addresses whether Windows 10 restricts automatic updates when running on battery power, similar to Android's behavior with app updates. The thread seeks clarification on these behaviors to understand system update policies in different states.
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    Windows 10 Does Win10 download+install Updates when Login=Welcome screen is up? Updates in battery mode?

    Assume I boot Win10 but do NOT login. So currently the Login=Welcome screen is visible. Does Win10 in this state (auto)search for updates, download and install them? In other words: Is auto-update Win10 user-independent or a user login required? Related question: From Android it is known...
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    • automatic updates battery download installation operating system power management update user-independent windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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