Remove Windows Update restart nag window

Remove the Automatic Update nag window that pops up asking you over and over again whether you'd like to restart your computer now or later.

Start menu / Run / gpedit.msc / Local Computer Policy / Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Windows Update / Re-prompt for restart with scheduled installations

If the status is set to Disabled or Not Configured, the default interval is 10 minutes. Set restart minutes to 1440 to nag once a day, 10080 for once a week, 20160 for once every two weeks, and so on. The icon remains in the systray as a nice reminder, but change stops the window from popping up over and over when you're trying to get work done.

Remove Windows Update restart nag window
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Thanks!

Clear and concise instructions - thank you!

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XP Home

XP Home users don't have gpedit.msc. Fortunately, there is a regedit hack. http://computer-vet.com/weblog/2005/05/20/windows_automatic_reboots.html

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