Review of the numbers of required windows 8.1 updates. Placeholders for non-recommended Windows updates

Hi all! If for some reason you have disabled automatic update in Windows 8.1 and, accordingly, the operating system is not updated, and you have a situation where you need to install a specific update ( for example, it is necessary for a game or for a program), but you don’t know how to do this, then this material will be useful to you, since in it I will tell you in detail how you can manually install the update on Windows 8.1.

So let's get started. I will install the update on the 64-bit operating system Windows 8.1, it is in my edition " Professional».

As an example, I will be installing the very important cumulative update set KB2919355 ( what kind of update is this you can read). Availability in the system this update is required for all future updates.

Where and how to download the update for Windows 8.1?

In order to download an update, you first need to know exactly what kind of update you need, i.e. for example, in our case it is KB2919355 for 64-bit Windows 8.1.

Download updates for operating system Windows is recommended only from the official Microsoft download center, so in order to find the update you need, go to the official Microsoft website - https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/.

Then simply enter the update number in the search bar on the website, preferably indicating the bit depth of the operating system; in our case, you could write “ KB2919355 X64" Further in the search results in the section “ Downloadable files» You will find a link to the download page.

Of course, you could also use the usual search engine on the Internet, but in this case there is a chance that you will end up on another site that will offer to download some incorrect update or there will simply be a lot of advertising.

Here official page Download update KB2919355 for 64-bit Windows 8.1.

After going to the page, you can immediately click “ Download».

Then, since this is a set of updates, you need to select all the updates, and they will need to be installed in a certain order, but we’ll talk about this below, click “ Next».

As a result, all marked files will be downloaded and you can proceed to install them.

Installing update KB2919355 for 64-bit Windows 8.1

This update includes 7 files, each of which must be run and installed in the following order:

1. clearcompressionflag.exe;
2. Windows8.1-KB2919355-x64.msu;
3. Windows8.1-KB2932046-x64.msu;
4. Windows8.1-KB2959977-x64.msu;
5. Windows8.1-KB2937592-x64.msu;
6. Windows8.1-KB2938439-x64.msu;
7. Windows8.1-KB2934018-x64.msu.

Step 1

First, we run the clearcompressionflag.exe program, it simply prepares the operating system for installing updates.

Step 2

Now let's move on to installing the most important update, i.e. run the file Windows8.1-KB2919355-x64.msu. First, the screen will display information that offline installer Windows updates prepares the installation.

If you receive the following message, it means that you do not have the required update KB2919442 installed; in order to continue, you must install it ( it is installed in the same way as all other updates in this material).

Step 3

If everything is fine, then you will immediately see a window in which you must confirm the installation of the KB2919355 update, click “ Yes».

As a result, the installation of the update will begin.

Step 4

After some time, the update installation program will ask you to restart your computer, click “ Reboot now».

During the reboot, the update will continue.

Once the computer is fully booted, the installation of the KB2919355 update will be completed.

Installing updates KB2932046, KB2959977, KB2937592, KB2938439, KB2934018

All other updates that we downloaded are installed in exactly the same way as the KB2919355 update, so I will not describe the entire process of installing all these updates, I will only show screenshots of the installation process.

Installing update KB2932046

This is a package of new features of the Windows 8.1 operating system. After installing the update, you will need to reboot the system.

Installing update KB2959977

Update for Windows 8.1. This update also requires a system reboot.

Installing update KB2937592

Another package of new Windows 8.1 features.

Installing update KB2938439

A package of new operating system functions. After installation, you will need to reboot the system.

Installing update KB2934018

Also a package of new Windows 8.1 features. You will need to reboot the system again.

After installing all the updates, you can go to Windows Update ( Control Panel ->Windows Update -> View update history) and see what updates are installed on your system.

That's all for me, I hope the material was useful to you, bye!

This set of tools is designed to remove NOT RECOMMENDED updates (spyware and upgrade to 10) and replace them with STUBS in the Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems. Plugs are a kind of decoy for the Update Center. Unlike normal updates, they do not include their main content and contain only service files (cat and mum) and the necessary registry keys. After installing the stubs, the system will identify non-recommended updates as installed and will no longer offer them through the Update Center. However, you will be able to see stubs there and delete them in exactly the same ways as regular updates, but unlike them, the installation date will not be displayed for stubs (or the date will be indicated - 01/01/1601). In this regard, it is important to emphasize that installing plugs will be absolutely useless if real non-recommended updates have not been removed from the system first.

Two files from the set are intended to perform this task - the command file "Delete.cmd" and text file"~Delete.txt", which is necessary for this batch file to work. This file stores a list of updates (numeric only) that should be removed. You can open it, for example, using a standard notepad, and make any changes to this list. To remove non-recommended updates, you just need to run the batch file and wait until it finishes. At the end of the batch file, a pause will be made so that you can see the result; if you press any key after the pause, the system will reboot automatically. In case you just closed the command window, then you must reboot the system yourself (SYSTEM REBOOT is important condition to properly remove updates and install plugins).

Installation of plugs

To perform this task, there is a command file "Install.cmd", which uses a special folder structure. The correct names of these folders - the names of the updates for which stubs will be installed - are very important for the normal operation of this batch file. The folders themselves contain special files that correspond to these updates and serve as the basis for the formation of stubs. Not all updates that were removed in the first point are installed with stubs. For non-recommended updates that have been replaced by newer ones, stubs are not installed. This is not necessary, since they will not be offered through the update center anyway if you have installed stubs for the latest non-recommended updates. To install these stubs, you need to run the batch file and wait for it to complete. After this, it is also recommended to reboot the system.

Updating and modifying the list of stubs

To perform this task, the command file "Update.cmd" is intended, which uses the same special folder structure as in the second paragraph. Since new updates (including non-recommended ones) are released monthly, the lists of updates for this set of tools will also need to be updated periodically. Any user can do this, as it is quite easy. To do this, folders with the names of non-recommended updates that have been replaced with newer ones must be deleted, and folders with the names of these new updates must be added. And also add the names of these updates to the list in the file "~Delete.txt". Then run the file "Update.cmd", which will copy from the system the files necessary for generating stubs into the appropriate folders. Once everything is ready, all you have to do is complete the first and second steps again.

Important Note

Thus, to properly update and modify this set, you need to adhere to three simple rules.

1. Digital designations of all non-recommended updates (both the latest and all superseded ones) that need to be deleted should be written to the file "~Delete.txt"
2. The names (KB******) and number of folders must correspond to the names and number of those updates that must be replaced with stubs. There is no need to include the names of updates that have been replaced by newer ones.
3. In order for "Update.cmd" to be able to copy from the system necessary files For new non-recommended updates, these updates must be installed on the system first. Since these updates will then be removed anyway, all this can be done on your production system. Or you can use a similar system for this, which is installed on a virtual machine.

In some cases, it may also be necessary to modify the finished kit, as described above.

• If you want to add or remove any additional updates.
• If you want to use this set for the Windows Embedded version of the system.
• If the system interface language is not Russian or English or another additional language pack is installed.

Step-by-step instructions for installing plugs

1. Run Delete.cmd and wait for it to delete them.
2. Reboot.
3. Run Delete.cmd again to make sure everything is deleted.
4. Run Install.cmd
5. Reboot
6. Search for updates again

Step-by-step instructions for updating the set yourself

1. Add a folder with the name of the update (KB******) to the "x86" or "x64" subfolders (depending on the bitness of your system).
2. If a new update replaces some update from the set, then delete the folder with the name of this update.
3. Add the name of the replaced update to the ~Delete.txt file (numeric designation only)
4. Install a new update, for which a stub is made, into the system.
5. Run Update.cmd and check that new folder the necessary files have been added.
6. Now you can do step by step instructions for installing plugs.

• If you just need to replace the plug for updating from old version for a new one, then it is enough to complete only the last three points.

Integrating stubs into a WIM image

This set of tools can also be used to integrate stubs into a WIM image. The integration algorithm looks like this:

1. Mount the desired index from the WIM image into a folder (for example, into the E:\Mount folder).

   dism /mount-image /imagefile:E:\Path\MyImage.wim /index:1 /MountDir:E:\Mount

2. Call the command file "Install.cmd" specifying as an argument (key) the folder where the image is mounted.

   call "E:\Stubs\Install.cmd" "E:\Mount"

3. Disable image

   dism /unmount-wim /mountdir:E:\Mount /commit

To upgrade to Windows 10
KB2952664 - optional (replaces KB2977759 and KB3121461)
KB3021917 - optional

KB3123862 - optional (removed)
KB3150513 - optional (only if KB2977759, KB2952664 or rollup starting from October 2018 is installed)


KB4493132 - adds Windows 7 end of support alerts

KB3172605 - optional
KB3138612 - mandatory (replacements: KB3135445 - KB3112343 - KB3102810 - KB3083710 - KB3083324 - KB3075851 - KB3065987 - KB3050265 + KB2990214)

KB3068708 - optional (replaces KB3022345)
KB3080149 - optional (replaces KB2882822)
KB3081954 - optional (installed if KB2891638 - Work Folders Client is already installed) (removed)

KB3172605 - optional (replaces KB3161608, KB3139923) (deleted)

To upgrade to Windows 10
KB2976978 - optional (replaces KB3121461)
KB3035583 - optional, adds Windows boot loader 10(GWX) (deleted)
KB3044374 - optional
KB3123862 - optional
KB3150513 - optional (only if KB2976978 or rollup starting from October 2018 is installed)
KB3170735 - optional (removed due to release of KB3161102)
KB3173040 - optional (removed)

Update Center Client ( Windows Update Client)
KB3172614 - optional
KB3138615 - mandatory (replacements: KB3135449 - KB3112336 - KB3102812 - KB3083711 - KB3083325 - KB3075853 - KB3065988 - KB3050267)

Telemetry services Diagnostics Tracking Service (DiagTrack)
KB3080149 - optional (replaces KB3068708 - KB3022345)
KB3139923 - optional (replaces KB3075249) (deprecated)
KB3172614 - optional (replaces KB3161606, KB3139923) (deleted)

Note. Stubs are installed for all provided updates, except for KB3081954 and the Update Center Client.

History of changes

25.10.19 KB4524752 - added to the list of stubs

24.07.19 KB4493132 v.3.1 replaced by v.4.1.

04.04.19 KB4493132 v.1.4 replaced by v.3.1.

20.03.19 KB4493132 - added to the list of stubs

18.11.18 For the KB3150513 update, in addition to version 6.1.1.6, version 6.1.1.5 was also added

18.10.18 KB3150513 - added to the list of stubs

11.07.18 KB2952664 v.24.5 replaced by v.25.1. KB2976978 v.23.7 ​​replaced by v.24.1.

11.04.18 KB2952664 v.24.3 replaced by v.24.5. KB2976978 v.23.5 replaced by v.23.7.

14.03.18 KB2952664 v.23.11 replaced by v.24.3. KB2976978 v.22.10 replaced by v.23.5.

14.11.17 KB2952664 v.23.2 replaced by v.23.11. KB2976978 v.22.3 replaced by v.22.10.

11.07.17 KB2952664 v.22 replaced by v.23. KB2976978 v.21 replaced by v.22.

14.06.17 Added KB2952664 v.23 and KB2976978 v.22

15.03.17 KB2952664 v.21 replaced by v.22. KB2976978 v.20 replaced by v.21.

23.02.17 KB2952664 v.20 replaced by v.21. KB2976978 v.19 replaced by v.20.

01.01.17 KB2976978 v.18 replaced by v.19.

31.12.16 KB3172605 and KB3172614 are excluded from the set because without an updated version of the client, search in the Update Center does not work.

12.10.16 KB2952664 v.19 replaced by v.20. KB2976978 v.17 replaced by v.18.

13.09.16 Update KB3172605 has been replaced with a newer version.

11.08.16 The stubs for KB3035583, KB3123862, KB3173040 have been removed from the set, since they are no longer offered by the Update Center.

29.07.16 Update KB3161102 has been released, which removes Windows component Journal (magazine) from the system. Therefore, there is no need to place a stub on the KB3170735 update, since it is no longer offered.

22.07.16 Update KB3161608 has been replaced by KB3172605. Update KB3161606 has been replaced by KB3172614.

21.07.16 . The deletion script (Delete.cmd) has been improved: only dism is now used for deletion, the ability to delete stubs marked as permanent has been added (after using the clearing key - ResetBase)

14.07.16 KB3173040 v.1 replaced by v.2.

13.07.16 Update KB3170735 added. KB2952664 v.18 replaced by v.19. KB2976978 v.16 replaced by v.17. Significant changes have been made to the Delete.cmd and Install.cmd body files - monitoring and self-testing functions have been added to check the correctness of the removal of updates and the installation of stubs.

30.06.16 Update KB3173040 added.

22.06.16 Added update KB3161608 (seven) and KB3161606 (eight) - replacing KB3139923 (as an update) and KB3075249 (as an update and stub).

15.06.16 KB2952664 v.17.5 replaced by v.18. KB2976978 v.15 replaced by v.16.

07.06.16 Simplified integration procedure into wim image

27.05.16 Update KB3035583 replaced with a newer version

18.05.16 Update KB3139923 added. Update KB3123862 has been replaced with a newer version.

06.05.16 Update KB3035583 replaced with a newer version

13.04.16 KB2952664 v.16.5 replaced by v.17.5. KB2976978 v.14 replaced by v.15.

24.03.16 Update KB3035583 replaced with a newer version

09.03.16 KB2952664 v.16.0 replaced by v.16.5. KB2976978 v.13 replaced by v.14.

26.02.16 Update KB3035583 replaced with a newer version

10.02.16 Update KB3123862 added. KB2952664 v.15 replaced by v.16. KB2976978 v.12 replaced by v.13.

Note. For those who have problems with long search updates, I recommend using, which will help you solve it.

You need to download the file Stubs-7.zip for Windows 7
You need to download the Stubs-8.zip file for Windows 8

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From the very beginning, Microsoft took unprecedented steps to ensure that Windows 10 appeared on as many computers as possible. She made the new operating system completely free for users of legal copies of Windows 7 and 8.1. And it even left a loophole for owners of pirated versions: thanks to participation in the Windows Insider program, they can enjoy all the benefits of the latest system. But the most important argument for the upgrade is that Microsoft really did almost everything this time. Yes, you can find flaws and errors in any product, but in general, Windows 10 looks like a fairly fast, beautiful and convenient operating system.

Nevertheless, some users are in no hurry to switch to Windows 10. Some are prevented from doing so by conservative thinking, others have completely justified and serious reasons. For example, incompatibility of the software used or lack of support for some rare hardware component. These users will find it useful to know the full list of updates that need to be blocked in order to thwart Microsoft's attempts to upgrade your system. Here he is.

Windows 7

Name	Description
KB971033	Windows Activation Technologies Update
KB3139929
KB3083710
KB3083324	Windows Update Client
KB3080149
KB3065987	Windows Update Client
KB3050267	Windows Update Client
KB3050265	Windows Update Client
KB3035583	Installs the Get Windows 10 app for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1
KB3022345	Update to improve telemetry quality and diagnostics
KB3021917	Update for Windows 7 SP1 to improve performance
KB2952664	Compatibility Update
KB3146449

Windows 8.1

Name	Description
KB3139929	Security update for Internet Explorer
KB3083325	Windows Update Client
KB3080149	Update to improve telemetry quality and diagnostics
KB3075853	Windows Update Client
KB3075249	Telemetry collection tool in Windows 7/8/8.1
KB3068708	Update to improve telemetry quality and diagnostics
KB3065988	Windows Update Client
KB3050267	Windows Update Client
KB3046480	.NET Framework 1.1 Upgrade Assistant
KB3044374	Update for upgrading the operating system
KB3035583	Installing the Get Windows 10 app
KB3022345	Update to improve telemetry quality and diagnostics
KB2976978	Compatibility Update
KB2902907	This update is related to MS Security Essentials/Windows Defender
KB3146449	Update Internet Explorer 11 to be compatible with Windows 10

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If you finally decide not to upgrade to a new version of the operating system, you can remove these patches and hide them in Windows Update. If you don't do this, the files to upgrade Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 will sooner or later be downloaded to your computer and Microsoft will continue to pester you with upgrade reminders.

Are you using Windows 10? And what are your impressions?

Microsoft, although we were slightly silent, but you probably already know, has released Windows 8.1 Preview for public testing, it is now available as free update for everyone Windows users 8.

If you've already upgraded your machine to Windows 8.1 or are planning on upgrading to it in the near future, you might want to check out the list 50 important functions, presented in the latest release 8.1.

Start: Microsoft has listened to numerous complaints and has reinstated the Start button in Windows 8 to help you quickly switch to the Start screen. Just right-click on the Start button to see the Power User Menu (Windows + X menu), which hides options for shutdown, reboot, and some other actions.

Set your desktop background as your start screen: 8.1 is equipped with the ability to automatic installation desktop background as the start screen background. When you change your desktop background, Windows will automatically copy that image to the Start screen.

Using a bow screen as a frame for an image: The lock screen can now be used as a frame to display your own photo archive from local disk, as well as via SkyDrive.

Small tiles on the start screen: the option to place it on this screen tiny app tiles (without notifications in them).

"Very large" tiles on the start screen: Some tiles on the start screen, such as promotions, social notifications and weather, support additional large tiles.

Ability to disable Charms panels: The option is present in the taskbar and navigation settings. Panels appear when you hover your mouse over the top or bottom right corners of the screen.

: In Windows 8.1, you don't need to open Charms settings to access shutdown and restart. Press the "Win" + "X" keys or right-click on the Start button to shut down and restart your device.

New PC options(PC Settings): The updated 8.1 panel has easy access to all device settings, no need to go into the old Control Panel. In the new settings you can now: change the display resolution, power settings, specify the make and model of your PC, change the product key, start installing updates, and even join a domain. Plus, there is SkyDrive control and viewing the amount of available space.

Internet Explorer 11: IE11 is based on developments from IE10. Improved work on touch screen, page loading is accelerated and tab synchronization is available between different devices on 8.1

Moving images as the background of the start screen: the start screen now supports the installation of moving images, there is something to decorate your workspace.

Uninstalling applications from multiple computers: If you use the same account Microsoft entry on several of your computers, you can “with one click” remove at least all applications from all machines.

New SkyDrive app: The updated SkyDrive makes it easy to view and manage files in your cloud storage.

Colored fish loading screen: The preliminary version included a boot screen, but it will probably be cut out in the upcoming RTM build.

Resizing the application: Now you can resize the application as you like, just like desktop programs.

All applications on Start: Click on the down arrow button or slide the screen down, you can see everything at a glance installed applications.

Highlighting recently installed applications: Start screen now highlights new apps for quick access to them.

(Boot to desktop): When this option is enabled, Windows 8.1 boots directly to the desktop, bypassing the Start screen, which is unusable on desktop machines.

Start screen synchronization: Users can sync apps, tiles, and Start screen layouts with other registered Windows 8 PCs with account Microsoft.

Download manager in the Metro version of IE11: The latest Internet Explorer 11 update includes a download manager that can be accessed using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + J.

New start screen settings: Windows 8.1 includes new start screen templates and wallpapers, including animated ones.

Built-in gesture support: Unlike Windows 8, new version does not require driver installation to enable support for touchpad gestures. All gestures touchpad supported out of the box.

Specified access(Assigned Access): new feature in 8.1 (including RT) to limit user capabilities. Only one application from the Windows Store remains open.

Sync tabs in IE11: Internet Explorer 11 supports syncing tabs across multiple devices running 8.1. You must be signed in to your Microsoft account to activate this feature.

Updated Windows Store: the updated store now offers over a million applications.

Network Behavior Monitoring: Windows Defender has added an option to monitor network behavior to detect and stop known and some unknown ones malicious applications. IE 11 has learned to scan ActiveX-type extensions for precisely this purpose.

Connection access point: Any device that has received the Windows 8.1 update and is connected to the Internet can become wireless point access for ten other devices.

Reading List: The functionality is designed for split screen mode (Snap View), side-by-side with other applications, support for up to three applications has appeared.

Multiple monitor support for applications: modern applications now fully support working on multiple monitors.

Automatic updates for latest application versions: Windows 8.1 automatically checks and updates all installed applications and does not require manual intervention.

Application Outlook for Windows RT: the update brought the RT version of the Outlook 2013 application for the corresponding modification of the operating system;

Multiple copies of applications: In Windows 8.1, it became possible to open several copies of one application on the screen at once (applications with a “modern” Modern interface). This is in addition to changing their size.

Powerful Search: In addition to local files, search in Windows 8.1 tries to show all results, also taking into account the SkyDrive and Bing database.

Alarm app: Windows 8.1 has a beautiful alarm clock app.

Uninstalling multiple apps: You can now select multiple apps from the Start screen and delete them all at once.

Calculator app: In addition to the regular calculator, Windows 8.1 includes a Modern version of the calculator.

Scan Application: free application To scan documents and photos, a scanner is required.

Food and Drink app: free application for searching food and drinks. It allows you to manage your recipes, plan your diet and shopping list.

Help and advice app: The app provides help and tips for convenient using Windows 8.1 and all system capabilities.

Reading List: we have already talked about one option of the same name. This function is available as a feature only for modern Internet versions Explorer, it is similar to Read Later. Particularly interesting for tablet users using Modern UI.

Dictaphone(Sound Recorder): As the name suggests, convenient application to record sound in Windows 8.1.

Health and Fitness app: one of the most useful applications in Windows 8.1. In addition to this, there is a small sports tracker for sports activities.

Launching the camera from the lock screen: Access your camera directly from your lock screen, even if your computer is locked.

Removable device as the default location to save files: This function allows you to configure Windows 8.1 to save files to a removable drive.

View a location on SkyDrive: you no longer need to open SkyDrive to analyze the volume of occupied and free space in SkyDrive storage. As we already mentioned, everything is in the PC Settings.

Save files to SkyDrive by default: When you enable this feature, Windows 8.1 allows you to save files to SkyDrive by default rather than to your local documents folder.

Quiet hours: app to pause notifications at specified hours. For example, at night.

In addition to the features mentioned above, there are a number of other features designed specifically for business purposes. Comment below on what's most important to you in Windows 8.1.

Windows 8.1 automatically installs important updates as soon as they become available. You can also set Windows Update to automatically install recommended updates and notify you when they are available.

Additionally, you should specify that Microsoft Update must be turned on in order to download updates for other Microsoft products. Optional updates, e.g. language packs and updates from Microsoft Update are not installed automatically.

What happened to the Windows Update website?

The www.windowsupdate.com or update.microsoft.com websites are no longer required to use Windows Update. Instead, all actions related to the Windows Update service can be performed in the window Computer settings.

And then Update and recovery.

How to enable automatic updates in Windows 8.1

If automatic updates were not turned on when you first started your computer, you can change the settings at any time in Windows service Update.

To enable automatic updates

1. Change your computer settings and then the button Update and recovery.
2. Click or click Change how updates are installed.
3. In the section Important updates select the appropriate option.
4. In the section Recommended Updates check the box Add recommended updates in the same way as important updates, and then click the Apply button.

Should I check for updates?

If you use automatic updates, you don't need to check for critical and recommended updates. Windows Update will check for updates and install them when they are ready.

If you do not use automatic updates, you must check for updates yourself at least once a week. Important updates are typically published once a month. However, updates may be released at any time.

Regardless of your settings, some updates are not installed automatically. This includes optional updates and updates that require you to accept new terms of use. When these updates are available, Windows Update will display a message indicating that they are ready to install.

To check for updates

1. Run Windows program Update by quickly sliding your finger from the right edge to the center of the screen (if you are using a mouse, point to the bottom right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up) by clicking Settings → Change your computer settings and then click the button Update and recovery.
2. Click Check now and then wait for Windows to search latest updates for your computer.
3. If updates are found, click the button Install updates.

Read and accept the terms of the license agreement, and then click Finish if required.

Note Note: Some updates may require you to restart your computer to complete installation. Before starting, save and close all files and applications to avoid losing any data.

How much does automatic Windows update cost?

Windows Update is free. However, depending on how you charge your Internet connection, you may be charged based on traffic volume or the time it takes to download updates.

How to find out what updates have been installed

Windows Update stores update history so you can check which updates were installed and when they were installed. You can also remove selected updates from this list, but this should only be done for valid reasons.

To view update history

1. Launch Windows Update by quickly sliding your finger from the right edge to the center of the screen (if you are using a mouse, point to the lower right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up) and click Settings → Change your computer settings and then click the button Update and recovery.
2. Click View update history.

Do I need to restart my computer after updating?

The system will inform you on the login screen whether you need to restart your computer to complete the installation of updates: the option offers an immediate reboot and the option to postpone until later, up to 3 days.

If you are away from your computer for a long time, Windows system will automatically restart your computer to complete the installation of updates.