How does Automatic Updates / WSUS decide to reboot a computer?
When an update requires a restart, Automatic Updates / WSUS will determine whether or not to reboot a computer based on the security level of the user currently logged on to the computer. When an update requires a restart, it is very important that it occurs in a timely manner. Until the restart occurs, the computer will not be able to download and install additional updates. All user accounts will receive the following message: “Your updates have been installed successfully. To complete installation you must restart your computer. Do you want to restart your computer now?” The options the user will have in restarting the computer or not depends on the security level of the account as follows. Administrator Account: An account with administrative access will receive a restart notification that will allow the user to initiate the restart or postpone it. This notification does not have a countdown timer; therefore, the user must initiate the system restart. User Account: Any account that
