How to Enable or Disable Windows 11 Update Restart Notifications

How to Turn On or Off Restart Notifications Using Windows Settings

Windows 11 restart notifications can be turned on or off directly through the Settings ⚙️ app if you want to stop unexpected update prompts. You just need to open the main settings menu, go to the update section, and toggle the specific alert switch to control when your PC tells you about pending reboots.

1. Open the Windows Settings ⚙️ app. You can do this by clicking the Start button ⊞ and selecting the gear icon, or by pressing the Win+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.

Close the Settings ⚙️ window when finished. Your Windows system will then either start or stop sending these restart notifications. The change will be visible the next time Windows installs an update and affects all such notifications.

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

Windows 11 restart notifications can also be managed by editing the Windows Registry for advanced users who prefer a system-level fix. You need to open the registry tool, locate the correct system folder path, and change the relevant value to control update prompts.

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.

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.

Windows 11 restart notifications are easy to manage using either the standard Settings app or the advanced Registry Editor depending on your preference. Both methods give you full control over how your computer handles update alerts and reboot reminders.