Microsoft reminds users how to stop Windows 11 from restarting during work, but users aren’t buying it

Microsoft has reminded users how to prevent Windows 11 from restarting during work by setting active hours, but users remain skeptical. The feature of setting active hours to avoid unexpected restarts has been around for almost 10 years, initially introduced in Windows 10. With Windows 11, automatic adjustment of active hours based on device usage patterns was added, although users can still opt for manual settings. Despite efforts to address user frustrations with updates, complaints persist about broken updates and the need for a direct option to disable updates. Microsoft's social team shared a tutorial on changing active hours from automatic to manual mode to prevent unwanted restarts for updates.