“Microsoft’s August Win11 optional update improves the shutdown/restart experience; updates are no longer forced to be installed.”
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Microsoft has released KB5120998, an optional update that improves the shutdown and restart experience in Windows 11. This update distinguishes between regular power operations and update operations: when users select “Shutdown,” the device is directly turned off; when they select “Restart,” the device is directly restarted. The system only installs pending updates before execution when users actively choose “Update and Shutdown” or “Update and Restart.” Additionally, Microsoft has adjusted the update scheduling method. Starting from July 28, 2026, driver, .NET, firmware, and monthly security updates will be integrated to reduce multiple restarts and optimize sleep behavior. Even if the automatic sleep setting is set to “Never,” devices that manually enter sleep will resume sleeping after the update is completed. This feature was tested in Windows 11 Build 26300.8289 preview version in April this year. More users have been invited to participate in this optional update, which will be integrated into the cumulative update released on September Patch Tuesday (September 8).
Microsoft KB5120998 is an optional update that improves the shutdown/restart experience in Windows 11. It no longer forces the installation of updates. Previously, when users clicked “Shutdown,” it might trigger background updates, causing the device to restart. With this adjustment, the system distinguishes between regular power operations and update operations: selecting “Shutdown” will directly shut down the device, while “Restart” will directly restart it. Only when users actively choose “Update and Shutdown” or “Update and Restart” will the system install pending updates before execution. Microsoft also adjusted the update scheduling method. Starting from July 28, 2026, driver updates, .NET updates, firmware updates, and monthly security updates will be integrated to reduce multiple restarts. Additionally, sleep behavior has been optimized: even if the automatic sleep setting is set to “Never,” devices that manually enter sleep will resume sleeping after the update is completed. This feature was already tested in Windows 11 Build 26300.8289 preview version in April this year. This optional update has invited more users to participate, and it will be integrated into the cumulative update released on September Patch Tuesday (September 8).