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How to Stop “It’s Almost Time to Restart” Message in Windows?

The “It’s almost time to restart” message appears when Windows finishes installing critical updates that require a system ...
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“Update and shut down” no longer restarts PC, as Windows 11 25H2 patch addresses a decades-old bug

Starting with Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 on 24H2) and newer, “Update and shut down" will shut down, not reboot.

'Update and Shut Down' Actually Restarts Your PC (but a Fix Is Coming)

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a bug that causes your PC to restart when you choose the Update and shut down option.

Windows 'update and shut down' reboot glitch finally fixed, saving tiny gaming laptop batteries everywhere

Window Windows These are the last few Windows 10 zero-day security updates you'll see without signing up to extended coverage ...

Microsoft's ultra compact Windows 11 25H2 update is here - get it in a single restart

Rolling out gradually, the 2025 Windows 11 update installs faster than Microsoft's previous annual releases. But there are already a few known issues with it.
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Don't update your encrypted Windows PC unless you know your BitLocker password

Drive encryption on Windows is still technically a "business" feature, but if you have Windows 11 Pro, you can fully encrypt your drive using BitLocker. Your TPM is supposed to handle the decryption ...

Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery

The October 2025 security update for Windows 11 25H2, Windows 11 24H2, and Windows 10 22H2 has reportedly forced some users into the BitLocker recovery screen ...