How does Windows Update handle reboot requirements during and after applying updates?

[ron74]

Windows Update grabs those patches quietly in the background. You might not even notice at first. Then it starts installing them when your PC idles. Some updates tweak deep system files. Those ones demand a reboot to kick in fully. I hate when it nags me right in the middle of stuff. It waits for your active hours to wrap up before pushing the restart. You can tweak those hours yourself in settings. That way, it doesn't boot you out during work. After the update finishes, it might sit there half-done. A quick reboot seals the deal. Sometimes it auto-restarts if you ignore the prompt too long. I always hit restart manually to avoid surprises. During big update waves, like monthly ones, it bundles several. Reboots might chain up if multiple need them. You feel that lag until everything settles. It checks for pending reboots before new installs. That prevents endless loops of updates. I once let mine pile up for weeks. Restarted and watched the whole parade unfold.

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