Install Updates and Shut Down? Yes!

It's always a good idea to shut down your computer at the end of each workday. Not only does it save energy and prolong the life of many of your PC's components, but it gives the computer an opportunity to restart the next day. This flushes the system memory and gives you a "clean slate" to work with the following day.


It also gives Windows an opportunity to automatically install the latest updates and security patches. You'll notice that sometimes, when you select Start / Shutdown, it gives you this box:




You should click OK when it asks you to install updates and shut down. Important Windows Updates are being sent out to your computer to improve security and reliability. Don't change this option if it pops up.

After clicking OK, you can walk away from your computer. It will automatically shut down after the updates are installed.