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Computer
Allow Automatic Updates immediate installation
At least Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 through Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 with most current service pack. Not supported on Windows 10 and above.
Computer
Allow non-administrators to receive update notifications
At least Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 through Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 with most current service pack. Not supported on Windows 10 and above.
Computer
Always automatically restart at the scheduled time
At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
Computer
Configure auto-restart reminder notifications for updates
Windows Server 2016 through Windows Server 2022, or Windows 10
Computer
Configure auto-restart required notification for updates
Windows Server 2016 through Windows Server 2022, or Windows 10
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Configure auto-restart warning notifications schedule for updates
Windows Server 2016 through Windows Server 2022, or Windows 10
Computer
Delay Restart for scheduled installations
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP SP2, Windows XP SP1 , Windows 2000 SP4, Windows 2000 SP3
User
Do not adjust default option to 'Install Updates and Shut Down' in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2
Computer
Do not adjust default option to 'Install Updates and Shut Down' in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2
Computer
Do not allow update deferral policies to cause scans against Windows Update
At least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1607
User
Do not display 'Install Updates and Shut Down' option in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2
Computer
Do not display 'Install Updates and Shut Down' option in Shut Down Windows dialog box
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2
Computer
Enabling Windows Update Power Management to automatically wake up the system to install scheduled updates
Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows 10
Computer
No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or At least Windows 2000 Service Pack 3
Computer
Re-prompt for restart with scheduled installations
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP SP2, Windows XP SP1 , Windows 2000 SP4, Windows 2000 SP3
Computer
Reschedule Automatic Updates scheduled installations
Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP SP2, Windows XP SP1 , Windows 2000 SP4, Windows 2000 SP3
Computer
Specify deadline before auto-restart for update installation
Windows Server 2016 through Windows Server 2022, or Windows 10
Computer
Specify Engaged restart transition and notification schedule for updates
Windows Server 2016 through Windows Server 2022, or Windows 10
Computer
Turn off auto-restart notifications for update installations
Windows Server 2016 through Windows Server 2022, or Windows 10
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Turn on recommended updates via Automatic Updates
At least Windows Vista through Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 with most current service pack. Not supported on Windows 10 and above.
Computer
Turn on Software Notifications
Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Vista