Windows Update Restart (4min) what does this mean?
Does this mean that Windows will restart automatically in 4 minutes when the PC is in idle (no user interaction) or it means that the actual restart time will take 4 minutes to perform?
Does this mean that Windows will restart automatically in 4 minutes when the PC is in idle (no user interaction) or it means that the actual restart time will take 4 minutes to perform?
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After Windows restarts (either because you allow Windows Update to restart automatically, or will manually do it later), it will take 4 minutes of offline processing before you return to the logon screen or desktop.
Many Windows files can't be updated while the system is running, so files are switched either during shutdown or startup. WU is estimating 4 min. to complete this task during reboot.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
Memory
32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
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Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
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All over the place
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Too many to list.
OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
PSU
Silverstone 1500
Case
NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
Cooling
Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
So 4 minutes means that the machine will restart in 4 minutes or does it mean the actual restart time to complete installing
the updates will take 4 minutes?
I get this this, especially in light of the fact that MS cannot even accurately estimate how long it will take to copy a bunch of files . But this at least gives you a starting point. If you saw an estimate of 30 minutes rather than 4 minutes, then you might be more likely to delay rebooting to a time where you won't need the PC for at least 30 minutes. So, it least allows you to have some rough idea of how long the updates will take to apply letting you make a decision of whether to apply those updates right away or defer them.
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HP Envy 32
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Corsair HX850i
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Corsair iCUE RGB 5000X mid tower case
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Intel i7-1255U
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics
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Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
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2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
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USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
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Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
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Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
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Edge
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Windows Defender
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WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
As mentioned, it is indeed an estimate of how long the reboot will take. When it gives you an indication of when the restart will occur, it will look like the screenshot below (the "22 hours" here).
. But this at least gives you a starting point. If you saw an estimate of 30 minutes rather than 4 minutes, then you might be more likely to delay rebooting to a time where you won't need the PC for at least 30 minutes. So, it least allows you to have some rough idea of how long the updates will take to apply letting you make a decision of whether to apply those updates right away or defer them.
