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How to Stop Windows from Automatically Restarting

Windows Vista/7:

  1. Start -> search for gpedit.msc or search Run, select it, and then type gpedit.msc
  2.  Now drill down as follows: Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update
  3. Double click on “No auto-restart for scheduled Automatic Updates installations”
  4. In the dialogue box that comes up, select “Enabled” and click “OK”