Windows 10: Confused on how to schedule Windows updates

Discus and support Confused on how to schedule Windows updates in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have Windows Update set to "Notify to schedule restart" but where am I really expecting those notifications? Will they pop-up from the right side of... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by kevindd992002, Aug 12, 2015.

  1. KEVINDD992002
    kevindd992002 Win User

    Confused on how to schedule Windows updates


    I have Windows Update set to "Notify to schedule restart" but where am I really expecting those notifications? Will they pop-up from the right side of the screen as what other prompts do?

    Also, when my machine needs a restart I have mine set to the "We''ll schedule a restart during a time you usually don't use your device". Effectively, that's exactly the same as the "Automatic" setting under the Advanced Options, right?

    :)
     
    kevindd992002, Aug 12, 2015
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  2. BULLDOGXX
    BulldogXX Win User
    BulldogXX, Aug 12, 2015
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  3. BOBAPINGU
    Bobapingu Win User
    Why are there two backup schedules on Windows 10?

    Windows 10 appears to have two areas where backup schedules can be established allowing one to have two schedules - confusing! One is found under UPDATE & SECURITY>Backup where the default is to backup every hour and to keep then forever. The other is
    found in the Windows 7 section where one can establish a completely different schedule. What gives? I'm sure the answer is simple so why not clarify it instead of having us bumbling around?
     
    Bobapingu, Aug 12, 2015
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  4. DIMSAIS8
    dimsais8 Win User

    Confused on how to schedule Windows updates

    From my experience, the "notification" only appears in that app. My laptop has switched itself on at 2:30am several times because a download has occurred without my being advised of the fact. Unless I check that app before I switch off at night, I have no way of postponing a restart. Absolutely infuriating.
     
    dimsais8, Aug 28, 2015
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  5. KEVINDD992002
    kevindd992002 Win User
    Yeah, that definitely sucks! In my case, I'm using my Windows 10 machine as a host for test VM's and you can imagine that it's always not good for the system to just automatically reboot itself when idle!
     
    kevindd992002, Apr 5, 2018
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