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Your device may be running outdated software.
Windows 11 Pro. Dell XPS 15 9520. The notification at the bottom right displayed a red exclamation mark along with an orange warning. Usually, when a Windows update is available, it appears in the same location but in orange. It indicated that if no update was applied, it would install automatically outside office hours. Despite keeping the laptop locked all day and night over the past week, it still managed to update itself during off-hours. I accessed the Windows Update section, selected "Pause updates" and extended the period for about a week. Now it shows that updates are paused until two weeks later. It states your device won’t be current until updates resume. There’s an option to restart updates and if activated, it should revert to its previous state. I noticed in the update details it was a standard Windows update, not a Dell BIOS update. Previously, when a BIOS update occurred, the system restarted and required a BitLocker recovery key; after entering it correctly, issues persisted. I manually turned off the PC and then powered it back on, which restored normal operation—requiring only a BitLocker PIN and the Windows 11 password afterward. I’ve left the laptop running continuously but keep it locked when not in use. Some users mentioned avoiding BIOS updates with BitLocker enabled, which I hadn’t considered. I performed at least twenty BIOS updates on this XPS 15 9520 and never encountered any problems. Does this mean that whenever a Windows update appears as a BIOS update, you should always suspend BitLocker first? Additionally, regarding the monitors—should I disconnect them before performing a BIOS update? If it’s just a regular Windows update without a BIOS change, is it safe to proceed without suspending BitLocker? And if I disconnect the external displays and cables, is that necessary? It seems best to unplug any connections during both types of updates.
Yes, we can view a screenshot of the warning and your Windows details. Right-click the Start button and select System. The interface you described matches what I see.
The current screen doesn't display an image because I paused the Windows update. Should I click resume update instead? I think so, as it would reveal that notification. I stopped updates because my laptop stays on all the time but is locked when idle, so updates wouldn't happen during off-hours. The main issue was the previous blue screen asking for a BitLocker recovery key, which kept showing up after the reboot and made me reluctant to turn it off. This last update was a Dell BIOS update, not a standard Windows patch.
I recall your mention from that discussion! You kept repeating the same queries without following any guidance. Let me know when you need specific details. Good luck!
Sure, I'll make sure to provide a clear and concise response. Let's get that screenshot ready for you.