HP Support automatic restart

[Jakub13]

Hi,

where can I configure automatic restart after driver update with HP Support Assistant? It restarted my computer in the middle of of work just notifying me about a restart in 1 minute. Thanks

Jakub

[Dragon-Fur]

@Jakub13 

Welcome to the HP Community Forum.

Assuming Windows 11 for this system -

HP Support Assistant is not listed in the Software and Drivers web page - OS selected:  Windows / Windows 11

Software and drivers for Victus by HP 16.1 inch Gaming Laptop PC 16-d1 (53F54AV) 

Perhaps you installed from the HP Support website.

Download, Save, Install the latest supported HP version of the HP Support Assistant

Website / Information / Video / White Paper / Download

HP Support Assistant

HP PCs - Using HP Support Assistant (Windows)

Technical white paper - HP Support Assistant

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Like it's long-time-ago predecessor, the HPSA application provides a limited number of settings to help you decide how to manage the operation.

Opinion

Left to its default setup, HP Support Assistant is a "live" update tool - that is, when set to automatically check and install updates, HPSA will do that. 

You can control the weekly schedule day / time and select the type of updates the application should seek and install.

If you don't want HPSA to surprise you, switch off the automatic updates . 

When you are ready to run the application, open the HPSA and "Check for Updates".

Can't remember?  Stick a reminder in your calendar.

As the device ages, there will be fewer and fewer updates -- adjust your check schedule accordingly.

At about a year old, consider checking once a month for updates.

Worried about missing something important?

Sign up for alerts or check in category Bulletins and Notices

Example is from an older version of the HPSA application.

Might be relevant.

HPSA_App_Settings_Auto-Updates_6

References / Resources

Find bulletins / Notices that are relevant to your device

• Subscribe to HP Alerts

Get connected with updates from HP

and / or

• Check for information at your computer's support website

Open Support Home

Enter the name of your device

When the website support page opens, select Category Bulletins and Notices (wording may vary)

HP Device Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Device - Solve Problems

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software and BIOS, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guide, Service and Maintenance Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more

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[Jakub13]

So, there is no way to do that. I hope you add it in some update of software.

Thank you

Jakub

[Dragon-Fur]

@Jakub13 

You are welcome.

Opinion

I can't imagine that HP will change the behavior -- the app is  just a newer version of the same software that has been around for years.   Could happen -- I would not plan on it, though.

If you cannot stand to switch off the Automatic updates setting to manage your own update schedule,

Consider scheduling the next check for updates during a time when you are likely not using the computer or when you are aware of the scheduled check and ready for a Restart if it happens.

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