Disable Automatic Forced Restart After Windows Update for Windows 8 Home Edition

Through the Local Group Policy Editor

NOTE: This option is for Vista and Windows 7.

STEP:1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.

STEP:2. In the left pane, click/tap on the arrow to expand Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, then click/tap on Windows Update. (see screenshot below)

STEP:3. In the right pane of Windows Update, double click/tap on No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations to edit it. (see screenshot above)

STEP:4. To Enable Windows Update Automatic Restart
A) Select (dot) Not Configured or Disabled, and go to step 6 below. (see screenshot below step 6)
NOTE: Not Configured is the default setting.

STEP:5. To Disable Windows Update Automatic Restart
A) Select (dot) Enabled, and go to step 6 below. (see screenshot below step 6)

STEP:6. Click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

STEP:7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor.

If the issue is still not fixed, it can be a very critical problem with your computer affecting your personal data and the Windows Operating System. You will have to chat with our Experts or you can check with your local technician to get the problems fixed with very high priority.