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Windows 10 users frustrated by automatic updates that restart their computer ‘unexpectedly,’ study finds

Wilbert Doyle by Wilbert Doyle
February 27, 2025

A new look has discovered that many Windows 10 Home Edition users have witnessed their PC ‘restart abruptly’ at the time of software replacement. University College London researchers surveyed ninety-three Windows 10 Home users. About half of users stated they’d experienced their PC restarting ‘all of a sudden.’ Many continue to be stressed about how Windows 10’s replacement works. Scientists say PCs must reap ‘express permission’ earlier than installing updates. If you are pissed off using automated updates to your Windows PC, you’re no longer the only one.-ent.

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Windows users have long complained about Microsoft’s compelled updates function because it has led to many losing unsaved work or the updates taking too long to complete. For Microsoft’s component, the company has added additional features that supply users with manipulation while the updates take area. They’ve additionally delivered more distinguished notifications to caution users of upcoming updates.

However, a study by researchers from University College London details how those improvements might not be enough. Researchers surveyed 93 Windows 10 Home customers to gauge their reviews of the software’s update technique. Many users view Windows’ update machine as ‘too complicated,’ consistent with ZDNet. Microsoft releases essential Windows 10 updates twice every 12 months and a few minor updates every month.

Users can control when updates begin kicking in by adjusting their ‘Active Hours’ settings, which allow them to set a term during which the replacement will begin downloading. For example, if you set ‘Active Hours’ to between 7 am and 6 pm, updates will most effectively begin downloading outside of that term. However, 28 percent of survey respondents knew the Active Hours function.

Almost half of the respondents reported that they experienced unexpected restarts. Additionally, the researchers argue that the Active Hours feature is unhelpful for many customers, as the default setting is between 8 am and 5 pm. ZDNet noted that many users favor using their PC sometime on weekday evenings. ‘From the angle of minimizing disruption, users want to apprehend the “active hours” concept. Conversely, the configuration of lively hours must preferably align with their usage styles,’ the examiner explained.

 

‘Failing this, a person cannot reliably expect to depart obligations running out of doors of “lively hours” or expect their computing device country to be completely restored upon resumption of active hours.’

Researchers also criticized Windows 10 Home for ‘inadequate be aware of restarts’ and argued that Windows should ‘acquire specific permission for restarts constantly.’ ‘We suppose a notification that describes a replace as one that “ought to take a little longer than other updates” is failing to set accurate expectations to aid users in making plans across the availability effect of these updates,’ the researchers said.

Despite their frustration around the surprising PC restarts, customers say today’s version of Windows 10 Home continues to be higher than preceding versions. About 53 percent of individuals who used previous variations of Windows said they felt the updated version became easier to use. Forty-three percent agreed that Windows 10 updates cause fewer interruptions than earlier.

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