Windows – How to add the option to install updates and restart in Windows 7

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I can't believe this has not been asked, but I couldn't find the question…

When Windows downloads updates I get the option on the shut down menu to:

  • Install updates and shutdown
  • Shutdown
  • Restart
  • Sleep
  • Hibernate

but no option to Install updates and restart

This seems crazy to me, as I can't see any times I would want to install and shutdown.

Anyway is it possible to add an option to install and restart, or to add a shortcut that will do this?

Best Answer

As far as I have seen, there is no option to "Install and Reboot". You'll have to manually initiate the install process, and reboot when it's finished. I've always wondered about this myself as most Updates require a restart anyway...

You can configure Windows Update to automatically download and install updates on a schedule through the Control Panel which will automatically restart your computer after they are installed. Alternatively, you can also have non-intrusive updates install immediately through Group Policy.

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