Windows 10: Did the updates shutdown my laptop and how do I avoid this in future?

Discus and support Did the updates shutdown my laptop and how do I avoid this in future? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hello, Is it possible to keep a win 10 machine running unattended for months, even after Windows updates? In two weeks I leave town for 3 months.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by AliT3, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. ALIT3
    AliT3 Win User

    Did the updates shutdown my laptop and how do I avoid this in future?


    Hello,


    Is it possible to keep a win 10 machine running unattended for months, even after Windows updates?


    In two weeks I leave town for 3 months. And I need to connect to home machine every day. The house will be locked up and no one can come in and start the machine if it shuts down. Am I doomed or it is possible to keep win 10 running all the time regardless of updates? I do have UPS for power fluctuations


    Here's why I am concerned:



    I left town last week and the very next day my win 10 Home Edition stopped responding to my RDP calls.

    When I got home tonight, the computer was shutdown.

    I noticed that the following updates were performed the very day that computer stopped responding last week.


    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4578974/kb4578974-cumulative-update-for-net-framework

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4577671/windows-10-update-kb4577671

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4580325/security-update


    My conclusion is that the updates shutdown the machine and didn't restart.

    Is my conclusion correct? And how do I avoid this in the future?


    I've read it is no advisable and not even easy to keep win 10 from updating.


    So is there a built-in setting to always restart the machine after shutdowns?

    :)
     
    AliT3, Oct 22, 2020
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  2. JENNIFER BRI
    Jennifer Bri Win User

    Shutdown problem on my Windows 10 laptop.

    Hello,

    We suggest that you follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve the issues with the shutdown function of your laptop:

    • Type Troubleshooting in the search bar beside the Windows icon.
    • Select Troubleshooting from the results.
    • Under System and Security, select Fix Problems with Windows Update.
    • Choose Troubleshoot as an Administrator.

    Let us know if the steps above worked for you.
     
    Jennifer Bri, Oct 22, 2020
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  3. FREEBOOTER
    FreeBooter Win User
    laptop battery wont charge after latest update

    1. Shutdown your laptop.

    2. Remove the battery.

    3. Connect the AC power adapter to your laptop.

    4. Power on the laptop

    5. Open the Device Manager by typing Devmgmt.msc into Start Menu or from Control Panel.

    6. Under the Batteries category, right-click all of the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listings, and select Uninstall (it’s okay if you only have 1).

    7. Shutdown the laptop.

    8. Insert the battery.

    9. Power on the laptop.

    If above suggestions wont resolve the battery charge issue then follow below steps.




    Step 2

    1. Shutdown the laptop.

    2. Remove the battery.

    3. Start the laptop with only AC adapter connected to laptop.

    4. When you login to Windows OS connect the battery while Windows OS working.
     
    FreeBooter, Oct 22, 2020
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  4. FREEBOOTER
    FreeBooter Win User

    Did the updates shutdown my laptop and how do I avoid this in future?

    Laptop no longer charging since Windows 10 update

    If the laptop works without the battery then charger is functioning correctly. Take a cloth with a bit of rubbing alcohol on it (or some on-the-go alcohol swabs), and clean the metal contacts that connect your battery to your laptop.

    Make sure to install all Windows important updates.

    Install latest versions of your laptop device drivers you can download the latest device drivers from the device manufacturer or from your laptop manufacturer website.


    Step 1

    1. Shutdown your laptop.

    2. Remove the battery.

    3. Connect the AC power adapter to your laptop.

    4. Power on the laptop

    5. Open the Device Manager by typing Devmgmt.msc into Start Menu or from Control Panel.

    6. Under the Batteries category, right-click all of the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control Method Battery listings, and select Uninstall (it’s ok if you only have 1).


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    7. Shutdown the laptop.

    8. Insert the battery.

    9. Power on the laptop.

    If above suggestions wont resolve the battery charge issue then follow below steps.




    Step 2

    1. Shutdown the laptop.

    2. Remove the battery.

    3. Start the laptop with only AC adapter connected to laptop.

    4. When you login to Windows OS connect the battery while Windows OS working.





    Step 3

    Reset the System Management Controller. Use one of these methods to reset the SMC, which controls battery management, battery status light.

    1. Shut down the computer and disconnect the power cord.

    2. Remove the battery.

    3. Press and hold the power button for ten seconds.

    4. Reattach the battery and AC power adapter, then start up the laptop.


    Hopefully one of the above suggestions will help you resolve the battery not charging problem. If battery still doesn't charge, you may need to replace your battery.
     
    FreeBooter, Oct 22, 2020
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