Windows Update gets new controls to reduce forced restarts

Posted by PrivacyWire

Microsoft is rolling out Windows Update improvements that give users more control over how updates are installed while reducing disruption from frequent or poorly timed restarts. [...]

2 replies

tomspark wrote:

Finally. Forced restarts have been one of the most annoying things about Windows forever. Glad they're actually doing something about it instead of just apologizing every few years.

Renewably5311 wrote:

Microsoft users have been complaining about Windows Force Updates for forever, and they have never listened to what users have to say. Instead, Microsoft decided to put ads and telemetry in its operating system. I guess better late than never. However, it's a little too late for me. Microsoft lost my trust a long time ago.