diff --git a/windows/deployment/update/waas-wufb-group-policy.md b/windows/deployment/update/waas-wufb-group-policy.md index a039f0c714..4e1ffbd361 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/update/waas-wufb-group-policy.md +++ b/windows/deployment/update/waas-wufb-group-policy.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ appliesto: - ✅ Windows Server 2022 - ✅ Windows Server 2019 - ✅ Windows Server 2016 -ms.date: 02/27/2024 +ms.date: 05/14/2024 --- # Walkthrough: Use Group Policy to configure Windows Update for Business @@ -174,6 +174,28 @@ When **Specify deadlines for automatic updates and restarts** is set (For Window ![The notification users get for an imminent restart after the deadline.](images/wufb-pastdeadline-restartnow.png) + +#### User settings for notifications + +*Applies to:* +- Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5037771](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5037771) or later +- Windows 11, version 22H2 with [KB5037771](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5037771) or later + +Users can set a preference for notifications about pending restarts for updates under **Settings** > **Windows Update** > **Advanced options** > **Notify me when a restart is required to finish updating**. + +Users have the following options for the **Notify me when a restart is required to finish updating** setting: + +- **Off** (default): Once the device enters a pending reboot state after installing updates, restart notifications are suppressed for 24 hours. Typically, users receive fewer notifications about upcoming restarts while the deadline is approaching. + - When the deadline is set for 1 day, users only receive a notification 4 hours before the deadline and a final nondismissable notification 15 minutes before a forced restart. + +- **On**: Users are immediately notified when the device enters a reboot pending state after installing updates. Automatic reboots for updates are blocked for 24 hours after the initial notification to give these users time to prepare for a restart. This setting is recommended for users who want to be notified about upcoming restarts. + - When the deadline is set for 1 day, an initial notification occurs, automatic restart is blocked for 24 hours, and users receive a notification 4 hours before the deadline and a final nondismissable notification 15 minutes before a forced restart. + +When a deadline is set for 0 days, no matter which option is selected, the only notification users receive is a final nondismissable notification 15 minutes before a forced restart. + +The user preference for notifications applies when [compliance deadlines](wufb-compliancedeadlines.md) are used. The policy for compliance deadlines is under **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Windows Update** > **Specify deadlines for automatic updates and restarts**. + + #### I want to manage the notifications a user sees There are additional settings that affect the notifications.