Restarting finishes security updates. Here's how to pick a time that suits you, so it doesn't catch you mid-meeting.
Most Windows security updates only finish installing when your computer restarts. Until then, the fix is downloaded but not working. That's why we ask, and why it matters.
Choose a time that suits you
- Restart now when it's convenient, from the power button in the Start menu, or from Settings > Windows Update.
- Schedule it from the update notification, or in Settings > Windows Update, for the end of the day.
- Set your active hours in Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options, so Windows doesn't restart while you're usually working.
Good habits
- Restart at least once a week. Choose Restart, not Shut down: shutting down doesn't fully clear things out the way a restart does.
- Save your work first. Windows tries to reopen apps, but it can't always recover unsaved changes.
- Leave it plugged in at the end of the day if a restart is waiting, so the update can finish.
Keeps asking to restart, or an update won't finish? Email support@deepnet.com and we'll take a look.
