Do Not Install Updates When Shutting Down?

Here's the simplest method: make sure the desktop has focus by clicking any empty area of the desktop or pressing Windows+D on your keyboard. Then, press Alt+F4 to access the Shut Down Windows dialog box. To shut down without installing updates, select “Shut down” from the drop-down list.

What happens if I shut down while installing updates?

Whether intentional or accidental, your PC shutting down or rebooting during updates can corrupt your Windows operating system and you could lose data and cause slowness to your PC. This happens mainly because old files are being changed or replaced by new files during an update.

Will shutdown install updates?

Shutdown Options Before Installation

By default, updates are installed every time that you shut down your computer. When you click Shut Down, the updates are downloaded and ready to install, a new option may appear.