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Amandaops
Iron Contributor
Oct 14, 2026

Why Does Windows Keep Restarting for Updates?

My Windows PC keeps restarting to install updates, sometimes when I'm in the middle of working, and it's getting pretty frustrating. I understand updates are important, but why does Windows keep restarting so often, and is there a way to control when updates install and prevent unexpected restarts without missing important security fixes?

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  • BB05_RB06's avatar
    BB05_RB06
    Occasional Reader

    I just came here (for the first time) to literally do the same thing! Where's the feedback page? Apparently lots and lots... and lots of people are frustrated with Win11 for many, many reasons. After almost a year of living with it, I'm becoming one of them. This is ridiculous... also, what the heck is up with the apps being "softly installed" into my start menu?