SHUTDOWN /S /M \\RemoteMachine and windows updates?

Solution 1:

A windows machine will automatically install updates and restart (if necessary) in the installation schedule configured at the GPO.

Defaults are: Install updates 03AM every day, prompt user to restart or postpone.

You can define weekly installations, automatic restart and no postpone.

GPO Settings involved [Computer\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update]:

  • Configure automatic updates
    • Auto download and schedule the install.
      • Choose install day and time.
  • Allow Automatic Update immediate installation
  • Delay Restart for Scheduled Installations
    • Define the amount of time you want to give users before restart.

With that configuration, machines shall restart automatically without waiting for users.