Windows update on startup Requires user input which stop remote desktop

Question

I have multiple computers I need always to have remote access.

Is there a way to disable this type of update or, when faced with this screen, to auto restart to skip this?
Normal updates are fine, But what breaks it are the updates that show microsoft offers which you can decline, such as try Microsoft office, link Windows to smartphones or to check your details which occur every few updates.
Usually 2 or 3 screens

One solution is to disable updates and have someone there on a day to skip this. But this is not ideal.
Another is using a KVM over Ip, with the cheapest solution being a DIY PiKVM. With cheapest "professional" solutions costing the almost the same as the computer itself.

Any suggestions?

HP Z4G4 workstations used

***moved from Windows / Windows 11 / Windows update***

Answer 1

Hello naim razzaq,

thank you for posting on the Microsoft Community Forums.

It sounds like you want to maintain remote access to your HP Z4G4 workstations without interruptions from certain types of Windows updates or promotional screens. Here are a few potential solutions:

1. **Windows Update Management:**

• **Group Policy:** Use Group Policy to control and manage Windows updates. You can configure policies to disable automatic updates or set them to download but notify before installation.
• Run gpedit.msc
• Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update
• Adjust settings like Configure Automatic Updates to suit your needs.
• **Registry Editor:** You can also tweak the registry to control Windows Update behavior.
• Run regedit
• Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
• Modify keys like AUOptions to choose how updates are handled.

2. **Task Scheduler:** Create a task to automatically restart the computer at a set time, which could potentially bypass the update screens.

• Open Task Scheduler
• Create a new task
• Configure the task to run a restart command (shutdown /r /f) at a specified time.

3. **Remote Management Tools:** Consider using more robust remote management solutions that could provide better control and automation.

• **Windows Remote Management (WinRM):** Allows for scripting and automation.
• **PowerShell Remoting:** Another powerful option for remote management.
• **Microsoft Endpoint Manager:** If you have a larger environment, this could provide comprehensive management.

4. **Use Professional KVM Solutions:** While you mentioned that professional KVM over IP solutions are expensive, they might be justified if your remote access needs are critical. They offer reliability and features that can prevent unwanted disruptions.

Hope it helps.

Best regards,

Lei