This trick proves very useful in cases where an unplanned reboot of a PC might disrupt a critical capability …
One of the most frustrating experiences on Windows is the operating system’s default updating behavior. Windows is configured to download and install patches automatically when they become available. Many require a restart before they are fully installed on the system, and Windows will restart the system automatically if that is the case. While you can delay the inevitable restart if you are in front of the PC at that time, there is little that you can do about it if you are not.