keybase / keybase/client

Automatic updates restart Windows 7

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Description

Is there a way to not have updates reboot or, better still, disable automatic updates?

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Research direction

Start by locating how the client handles automatic updates and restarts on Windows 7. Determine whether the requested behavior is to suppress reboots, disable updates, or provide both options; done should include a documented behavior and verification that Windows 7 no longer restarts unexpectedly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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