On Windows 10, itâs possible to configure âactive hoursâ automatically or manually to specify a custom time range to prevent restarts when youâre actively using the computer, and in this guide, you will learn how.
System updates are mandatory, which means that you cannot permanently disable the feature. Although this is a good approach to keep devices updated and protected, the problem comes when youâre working on an important document and suddenly Windows 10 decides to restart automatically to finish installing new updates.
âActive hoursâ is a feature that allows scheduling a time (up to 18 hours) that will tell the system when you will be actively using the device to prevent automatic reboots. On Windows 10, âactive hoursâ works automatically, but you can change the settings to block the system from restarting at a custom time range.
This guide will teach you the steps to configure active hours to prevent Windows 10 sudden restarts.
- Change active hours to manually on Windows 10
- Change active hours to automatically on Windows 10
Change active hours to manually on Windows 10
To configure active hours manually on Windows 10, use these steps:
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Open Settings on Windows 10.
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Click on Update & Security.
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Click on Windows Update.
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Click the âChange active hoursâ option.
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Turn off the âAutomatically adjust active hours for this device based on activityâ toggle switch.
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Click the Change option.
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Specify when the active hours should start to prevent Windows 10 from restarting automatically.
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Specify when the active hours should end to allow the system to restart automatically if necessary.
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Click the Save button.
Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 wonât restart automatically to apply updates during the time range you specified in the Windows Update settings.Â
Change active hours to automatically on Windows 10
To enable automatic active hours on Windows 11, use these steps:
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Open Settings.
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Click on Update & Security.
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Click on Windows Update.
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Click the âChange active hoursâ option.
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Turn on the âAutomatically adjust active hours for this device based on activityâ toggle switch.
After you complete the steps, the system will configure the âactive hoursâ settings automatically, depending on how you use the device.
Source: Pureinfotech