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HippoMan
Jul 18, 2024Copper Contributor
How to prevent all Windows 11 auto-reboots and auto-shutdowns?
I'm running Windows 11 on my HP laptop. I have gone into Settings and disabled everything I can find to prevent automatic updates, automatic reboots, and automatic shutdowns. Nonetheless, every 5-10 ...
WynforI
Jul 18, 2024Copper Contributor
You can do this by disabling automatic restart for Windows Updates. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app. Click on Update & Security.
Select Windows Update from the left sidebar. Click on Change active hours. Set the active hours to the times when you are typically using your PC to prevent reboots during these hours.
Select Windows Update from the left sidebar. Click on Change active hours. Set the active hours to the times when you are typically using your PC to prevent reboots during these hours.
Ted1967
Oct 13, 2024Copper Contributor
WynforI Thats a non-answer as you know well. Thats not what was asked for.
I am in the same situation I find it INCREDIBLY ARROGANT of microsoft to think they have the right to randomly re-boot your PC or laptop at a time of their choosing ! Its INCREDIBLY annoying !
And the sad attempt to re-open things afterwards NEVER WORKS.
Stop controlling my PC, I paid for it, I OWN it, its MINE, DONT TOUCH IT !