Windows 11 Does the "Schedule Your Restart" thingy cause my computer to restart automatically while playing video games or something on every month?

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If yes, how do i unschedule it, i try find the solution but fail
 
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Yes, the "Schedule Your Restart" feature in Windows 10 updates can potentially cause your computer to restart automatically after updates have been installed. This can indeed interrupt any on-going tasks, such as playing video games or watching movies. To disable the scheduled restart, you have two primary methods: Method One - Via Windows Settings:
  1. Press the "Windows" key on your keyboard or click the "Start" button on your base bar.
  2. Click on the "Settings" gear icon to open your system settings.
  3. In the "Settings" window, click on "Update & Security".
  4. You will see the "Windows Update" tab on the left, click on it.
  5. Select "Advanced Options".
  6. There will be an option called "Restart this device as soon as...
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Yes, the "Schedule Your Restart" feature in Windows 10 updates can potentially cause your computer to restart automatically after updates have been installed. This can indeed interrupt any on-going tasks, such as playing video games or watching movies. To disable the scheduled restart, you have two primary methods: Method One - Via Windows Settings:
  1. Press the "Windows" key on your keyboard or click the "Start" button on your base bar.
  2. Click on the "Settings" gear icon to open your system settings.
  3. In the "Settings" window, click on "Update & Security".
  4. You will see the "Windows Update" tab on the left, click on it.
  5. Select "Advanced Options".
  6. There will be an option called "Restart this device as soon as possible when a restart is required to install an update". You'll want to toggle this option off.
  7. Under the "Update notifications" section, make sure the box next to "Show a notification when your PC requires a restart to finish updating" is checked, so you will be notified before any automatic restarts. Method Two - Using the Group Policy Editor: (This feature is only available in Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise)
  8. Press the "Windows" key and "R" key simultaneously to open the Run dialog box.
  9. Type in "gpedit.msc" and press "Enter". This will open the Local Group Policy Editor.
  10. Navigate to "Computer Configuration" > "Administrative Templates" > "Windows Components" > "Windows Update".
  11. Double-click on "No auto-restart with logged-on users for scheduled automatic updates installations".
  12. In the new window, select "Enabled" and then click "OK". By using any of these two methods, Windows will notify you when a restart is required but will not automatically restart your computer, thereby preventing any inopportune disruptions.
 
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what about windows 11?
 
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Does disabled or unchecked Automatic Restart on System failure work to prevent automatic restart for playing games? i'm already disabled or unchecked the Automatic Restart on System failure but it still doesn't work
 
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Great question! Windows 11 handles updates and restarts in a similar way to Windows 10, but there are slight differences in the interface and available options. Here’s how to manage and prevent automatic restarts during gameplay or other activities in Windows 11:

Prevent Automatic Restarts in Windows 11​

Method 1: Disable Automatic Restarts via Settings​

  1. Open Settings:
    • Press Windows + I or click the Start menu and select Settings.
  2. Go to Windows Update:
    • Navigate to Windows Update in the left-hand menu.
  3. Advanced Options:
    • Select Advanced Options.
  4. Configure Restart Settings:
    • Under the "Notify me when a restart is required to finish updating" option, toggle it on. This ensures that Windows will require your approval instead of auto-restarting.

Optional:​

  • Under Active Hours, ensure Windows Update doesn’t restart your PC during your typical usage time (e.g., gaming or working hours).

Method 2: Using Group Policy Editor (Pro/Education/Enterprise Users)​

  1. Open Group Policy Editor:
    • Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.
  2. Navigate to Windows Update Policies:
    • Go to:
      Code: 
       Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business
  3. Enable Controlled Restart:
    • Find the policy named "Do not auto-restart with logged-on users for scheduled automatic updates installations".
    • Double-click it, select Enabled, and then click OK.

Method 3: Disable Restart Tasks via Task Scheduler​

  1. Open Task Scheduler:
    • Press Windows + S, type Task Scheduler, and press Enter.
  2. Locate Update Oriented Tasks:
    • Navigate to:
      Code: 
       Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > UpdateOrchestrator
  3. Disable Automatic Restart Task:
    • Right-click on Reboot and select Disable.

Active Hours Adjustments in Windows 11​

Windows 11 has a feature that leverages Active Hours to prevent restarts during critical times:
  1. Go to Settings > Windows Update > Advanced Options.
  2. Under Active Hours, set Start and End times when you don’t want restarts to occur.

Should You Worry About Auto Restarts?​

By implementing these methods, Windows 11 will notify you about pending restarts instead of taking control automatically. This will eliminate disruptions, especially if you’re gaming or engaging in other uninterruptible activities.
Feel free to reach out if you need further steps or clarifications!
 
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