Show or Hide Restart button in Windows

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Here's how to Show or Hide Restart button in Windows.

Below are the general steps to show or hide the "Restart" button:

1. **Using Windows Update Settings:**
- Press the "Windows + I" keys to open the "Settings" app.
- Go to "Update & Security" and select "Windows Update" from the left-hand side menu.
- Click on "Advanced options" (sometimes labeled "Optional updates" or "View update history").
- Under the "Update options" section, you might find a setting to "Show a notification when your PC requires a restart to finish updating." Toggle this option on or off as per your preference.

2. **Using Group Policy Editor (for Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education):**
- Press the "Windows + R" keys to open the Run dialog.
- Type "gpedit.msc" and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
- Navigate to "Computer Configuration" - "Administrative Templates" - "Windows Components" - "Windows Update."
- Look for the policy "No auto-restart with logged-on users for scheduled automatic updates installations" in the right-hand pane.
- Double-click on the policy and select "Enabled" to hide the restart button or "Disabled" to show it.

3. **Using Registry Editor:**
- Press the "Windows + R" keys to open the Run dialog.
- Type "regedit" and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
- Navigate to the following key:
```
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
```
- If the "AU" key does not exist, you may need to create it.
- Create a new DWORD (32-bit) value and name it "NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers."
- Set the value data to:
- "0" to show the restart button.
- "1" to hide the restart button.

Note: Modifying the registry can be risky, so be cautious and make sure to back up your registry before making any changes.

After making the appropriate changes, the "Restart" button behavior should reflect your settings after the next Windows Update or system restart. Keep in mind that these instructions are based on Windows as of September 2021, and there might be changes or differences in more recent versions. Always exercise caution when modifying system settings, and it's a good idea to back up your important data before making any significant changes to your operating system.