How to Enable or Disable Windows 11 Update Restart Notifications

How to Turn On or Off Restart Notifications Using Windows Settings

You can easily turn Windows 11 restart notifications on or off directly through the Windows Settings app, making it simple to control when your computer reminds you to restart after an update.

1. Open the ⚙️ Windows Settings app. You can do this by clicking the ⊞ Start button and selecting the gear icon, or by pressing the Windows key + I.
2. On the left side, click 🔃 Windows Update.
3. On the right side, click the Advanced options tile to open more settings.
4. Find the option called Notify me when a restart is required to finish updating.
5. Toggle the switch to On if you want to get notifications, or Off if you want to stop them.
6. When done, simply close ⚙️ the Settings window.

What happens after you make this change? Windows will either start sending you restart notifications or stop sending them, depending on which option you chose. You’ll see the change take effect the next time Windows installs an update.

How to Turn On or Off Restart Notifications Using the Registry Editor (For Advanced Users)

For those comfortable with advanced system tweaks, you can change Windows 11 restart notifications using the Registry Editor, a powerful tool that lets you adjust hidden settings.

Here’s how:

1. ⚠️ Admin privileges required — Open the Windows Registry Editor by typing regedit in 🔍 the search box and pressing Enter.
2. Navigate to this folder path: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Update\UX\Settings
3. Look for an entry named RestartNotificationsAllowed2 on the right side.
4. If it exists, double-click it and:

   • Set the value to 1 to enable restart notifications.
   • Set the value to 0 to disable them.
5. If it doesn’t exist:

   • Right-click in the blank area and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
   • Name it RestartNotificationsAllowed2.
   • Double-click it and set the value to 1 or 0 as above.
6. Close the Registry Editor.
7. 🔄 Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Warning: Editing your registry can be risky. Please make sure to back up your system or create a restore point before you proceed.

Choose a Time to Restart After Updates

Windows 11 also lets you pick a convenient time to restart your computer after updates. This way, you won’t be interrupted unexpectedly.

Summary

• You can easily turn 🔃 Windows Update restart notifications on or off using ⚙️ the Settings app.
• Advanced users can also manage these notifications by editing the Windows Registry.
• Always be careful when changing registry settings and back up your system first.
• 🔄 Restart your computer after making changes to make sure they take effect.
• By managing these notifications, you can control when and how your PC restarts after updates.

Managing Windows 11 restart notifications is straightforward, with options to turn them on or off using either the simple Settings app or the more advanced Registry Editor.