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Heather_Poulsen
Updated Dec 27, 2024
leetmillward
Jun 15, 2022Copper Contributor
How are the machine reboots handled by autopatch? The main issue is getting the users to reboot their machines once patched can this controlled in Autopatch?
Cameron_King
Microsoft
Jun 15, 2022At launch, reboot timing can be controlled using active hours, allowing windows to find a time to update while the device isn't in use. Autopatch uses update compliance deadlines so if windows can't find a time to update outside of active hours, users will be notified, and a reboot will need to be scheduled within active hours. Additionally, this doc outlines a few scenarios around the end user experience and how they are handled in Autopatch: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/operate/windows-autopatch-wqu-end-user-exp