Windows wants me to restart evey time I log in

Ricardo

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First, I thought it was for real, but after sometime I noticed it was always happening. It's got to be an error because I didn't make any updates and it happens EVERY TIME.

The message is this:

You must restart your computer to apply these changes.
Before restarting, save any open files and close all programs.
[Restart Now] [Restart Later]

Can anyone help me, please?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Hi Ricardo. Welcome to EightForums.

Updates are set to check, download, and install automatically by default. There are many at this point. I noticed it takes different sessions as well.

Check installed updates in Windows Update. Are they loading ok?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Thanks for your answer.

It's definitely not that. Windows Update only installs when I want. I haven't made any changes and restarted my computer in case some old updates needed the restart. The same message appears.

Any other suggestions?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Ok. Any knew OS release has glitches which stretches our patients at times. I'm thinking your system thinks it has to restart due updates. Why else would it do that? I dunno.

I'll assume you changed the settings to "download, but let me decide". I know it won't download optional updates by default. I've noticed in 8 that update downloads and installation is a scheduled thing now. Try setting back to default automation and reboot. You can always go back to your preferred settings.

If that doesn't fix it then try www.eightforums.com/showthread.php?t=3047. That's short of a refresh, which is a PITA.

Please let me know how it goes.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Do you have a wireless mouse? I am pretty sure that mine does it because I have a wireless mouse. It keeps reinstalling the drivers every time, I think. Because it does that sound that you get when you plug in new devices.

Still, it would be lovely to know how to fix it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I do! That is exactly what's happening. When I connect the wireless mouse, the warning appears. When I don't, it doesn't.

Can anyone help us in this?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I have a MS wireless Arc mouse with no problems. What's yours? You could have wrong driver. Does your mouse driver look ok in Device Manager? Is there other setting software that comes with it?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
I don't remember which model mine is. I'll have to look for the literature. I'm on my phone away from home.

It can't be too different. Center scroll/push wheel with the left side button. I've loaded 8 fresh installs dual boot three times now and a refresh that uninstalls or loses the driver. After installation it finds and is an optional update to install via Windows Update without a hitch. Never a problem.

I wonder if it's your USB port for the send/receive unit? The only other thing I can think of is that it can't uninstall the generic driver it installs upon installation. Which driver is installed for yours?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
I've had the same problem, never thought of the wireless microsoft mouse.
I've checked and no new updates installed for the past two weeks. I've changed options from auto download and back again with no response. I've run check disk and scan disk several times but never thought of the mouse driver I'll have a play around with that and see if it fixes the issue (I also wonder now if its because the transceiver for the mouse is plugged into a USB 3 port). Anyway thanks for the tip
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba
    CPU
    i3
    Memory
    8GB
Welcome to EightForums, BillyBob. It's good to have you aboard. :)

Have you set updates for other hardware and software in Windows Update? I just loaded my Windows 8 Pro OEM System Builder edition. I set them to download and received the updated driver for the Arc mouse.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
I've the same problem and it’s the mouse driver that’s causing it.
I have two Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000, one at home and the other at work and I use the same laptop on both places. This message appears every time I switch the mouse, i.e. one time in the morning at work and the other time at the end of the day at home.
Installing or uninstalling the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center application doesn’t prevent the annoying message.:mad:
This didn’t happen under Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit, now I have Windows 8 Enterprise 64-bit.

Is there any solution?

Regards.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Enterprise 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
Although this is an old thread, I have had the same problem as a new Windows 8.1 user. After a very frustrating complete reset of the laptop, and reinstalling all my software, which included Audials One, I found that this apparently is the cause. More specifically, Audials installs a virtual CD-Drive which, when I disabled it in msconfig, cleared the problem on the next restart. Apparently it is a known issue as it talks about it on their troubleshooting page: Driver setup fails




Personally, I uninstalled the program. I was very sad to do so as it has a lot of good features, but it is way too much of a resource hog, so I have resorted to alternatives.

Hope this may possible be of help to someone in the future.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satelite
    CPU
    Intel Pentium CPU N3540 2.16GHz
    Memory
    8Gb
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Eset
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