
Laptops: Windows “Maintenance Mode” will stop it from sleeping during that time, but closing the lid may put it to sleep.Īlso, closing the lid during an update may cause damage. A few very important steps you should all be aware of with Windows Updates.If you did start the update process, you really can’t shut it down as the Windows system may become damaged or unrepairable, leaving you in a very bad position.

So to safely shutdown Windows 7-10 Editions that have not begun installing the updates, but ask to “Update and Restart/Shutdown”, follow the simple steps below for your Laptop or Desktop.

You may want to just hold the power button down, but wait, there’s a better way. We have all been there, in the coffee shop and the parking meter is about to expire, in the office and you have to shutdown, or leaving the hotel with minutes to spare. Windows tells you that you must “Update and Restart” or “Update and Shutdown”. You’re about to leave, and you have to go, when…………….
