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Cole Lebouef 0 Reputation points
2026-09-12T02:22:44.68+00:00

Let me get this straight. If I have an unsaved file and tell my PC(Personal Computer for those who forgot how acronyms work) to restart it will tell me I cant because an action needs to be done. However if WIndows does it it says fuck your unsaved work, closes it without forcing any action and restarts anyways? Its my computer, my files, and my fucking choice to accept an update, Not Window's or Microslop's. The only reason I am not a livid swearing mess of hate is because my application had an autosave function. This right here is bullshit. If another update happens, on windows 10 btw(you know the one they supposedly were not pushing anymore updates for), and I actually end up losing data Im instantly moving to Linux and never looking back.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
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    2026-09-12T02:23:04.4266667+00:00

    Windows can restart to finish installing updates, and updates cannot be stopped entirely. They can only be paused temporarily, and once the pause limit is reached, the latest updates must be installed before pausing again.

    To reduce the chance of losing work from an automatic restart on Windows 10 or Windows 11:

    1. Turn on restart notifications:
      • Go to Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options.
      • Turn on Notify me when a restart is required to finish updating.
    2. Set active hours so automatic restarts happen only when the device is not in use:
      • In Windows 10: Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
      • In Windows 11: Start > Settings > Windows Update.
      • Configure Active hours.
    3. If a restart is pending, schedule it manually:
      • In Windows 10: Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Schedule the restart.
      • In Windows 11: Start > Settings > Windows Update > Schedule the restart.
    4. Pause updates temporarily if needed:
      • In Windows 11: Start > Settings > Windows Update.
      • Next to Pause updates, select the pause length.

    Windows Update also downloads and stages updates in the background, even when the restart is deferred. That behavior is by design.

    For Windows 10 specifically, support ended on October 14, 2025. After that date, Microsoft no longer provides free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10.

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