Windows patches / Install and reboot or Windows updates and restart

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loltribo
Posting Freak

870

09-06-2023, 02:37 PM

It seems Windows frequently restarts after updates, even when you choose to update and then shut down. This behavior can be frustrating. Are you experiencing any issues or errors during the process?

loltribo

09-06-2023, 02:37 PM #1

It seems Windows frequently restarts after updates, even when you choose to update and then shut down. This behavior can be frustrating. Are you experiencing any issues or errors during the process?

hdoor20
Senior Member

477

09-07-2023, 06:46 PM

Check if you're updating the system manually; the update might not be working.

hdoor20

09-07-2023, 06:46 PM #2

Check if you're updating the system manually; the update might not be working.

ivakabgbg
Member

143

09-08-2023, 12:09 PM

Not relying on Windows since version 3.1 means updates might alter essential parts, needing a restart for full installation. That's the usual situation before, and I don't think Microsoft is changing that now.

ivakabgbg

09-08-2023, 12:09 PM #3

DreamDragon
Member

201

09-08-2023, 08:44 PM

HuB referenced this specific problem in their most recent podcast, meaning you're not the only one experiencing it.

DreamDragon

09-08-2023, 08:44 PM #4

HuB referenced this specific problem in their most recent podcast, meaning you're not the only one experiencing it.

zamys
Senior Member

690

09-10-2023, 09:16 AM

Generally aligning with Thomas53's explanation. Some system parts can't be updated while Windows is active, so Microsoft uses a restart to apply changes before or during boot, then powers off after the update completes.

zamys

09-10-2023, 09:16 AM #5

JTHSN
Junior Member

09-10-2023, 12:06 PM

Restart the system, Windows updates can sometimes be problematic.

JTHSN

09-10-2023, 12:06 PM #6

Restart the system, Windows updates can sometimes be problematic.

germanware
Junior Member

09-14-2023, 05:09 PM

Same here (restart and annoying) Edited October 27, 2025 by leclod

germanware

09-14-2023, 05:09 PM #7

Same here (restart and annoying) Edited October 27, 2025 by leclod

rebelka79
Member

185

09-15-2023, 10:33 PM

On Windows 11 the program often restarts twice, while on Windows 10 it typically only needed one restart.

rebelka79

09-15-2023, 10:33 PM #8

On Windows 11 the program often restarts twice, while on Windows 10 it typically only needed one restart.

Super_Janemba
Member

162

09-16-2023, 06:31 AM

They're talking about different updates that restart multiple times before stopping, focusing on the final shutdown phase which is key to this issue.

Super_Janemba

09-16-2023, 06:31 AM #9

They're talking about different updates that restart multiple times before stopping, focusing on the final shutdown phase which is key to this issue.

Sheep_VeNoM
Member

112

09-19-2023, 11:43 PM

#10

The issue with frequent restarts stems from another program relying on a different update that must be installed and registered first before it can launch correctly. The simplest method for any operating system to refresh its application registry is to restart the system.

Sheep_VeNoM

09-19-2023, 11:43 PM #10

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