Can't access Local Group Policy Editor

[Franco50]

I want to disable the default reboot after Windows runs unattended updates as this often prevents my overnight backup from running.

I have tried using the gpedit.msc routine to access the Local Computer Policy Editor but apparently that does not work in Win 7 Home Premium which I have.

Is there a manual way I can disable the reboot function?

 

[Brink]

Hello Franco, and welcome to Seven Forums.

The Windows 7 Home Premium edition doesn't include the Local Group Policy Editor. However, you can use OPTION ONE in the tutorial below to disable the automatic restart for Windows Updates instead.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/6042-windows-update-enable-disable-automatic-restart.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[EzioAuditore]

Hmmm, you can click the postpone button to prevent reboot.

Doesn't this work? Or do u want to disable this prompt screen too?

 

[Franco50]

Brink - thanks for that link, I'll give that a try.

EzioAuditore - that is fine if I am sitting in front of the PC when it happens but the problem is occurring when the PC is unattended, e.g. overnight when I want my backup or virus scan routine to run.

 

[mikedl]

Hi, Franco50! Welcome to the Seven Forums!

Go to your Windows Update settings:



And set it to your liking:

 

[Brink]

Brink - thanks for that link, I'll give that a try.

You're welcome. Please let us know how it turns out.