Can I Reboot During Windows Update?
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It is critical to perform Windows updates for security and enhancements. It is crucial that you do not reboot or restart your PC during one of these updates. The longer you wait to do your updates, the longer your updates will take to download and install.

Can Windows update be interrupted?

Shuting down Windows when it is applying its updates may corrupt your operating system and cause loss of data. That occurs because too many files are changed during an update and interrupting this process will lead to some files that were modified and others that were not.

How do I restart my computer during an update?

Restart your computer using either the reset button or by powering it off and then back on with the power button. Windows will start normally and finish installing the updates. If the Windows update installation is truly frozen, you have no other choice but to hard-reboot.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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