Active hours let Windows know when you're typically at your PC. We’ll use that info to schedule updates and restarts when you’re not using the PC. Here are two ways to set active hours in Windows 10.

Blue Screen errors (also called bug checks, STOP code errors, kernel errors, or BSOD errors) can occur if a serious problem causes Windows to shut down or restart unexpectedly to protect itself from data loss.

To fix problems using Windows Update: Select Start > Settings > System > Recovery > Fix problems using Windows Update. After you select the Reinstall now option, choose if you want to allow the PC to automatically restart 15 minutes after the installation completes.

However, if for some reason your device is still booting into Safe Mode, try this: Press the Windows key + R. In the Open box, type msconfig and then select OK. Select the Boot tab. Under Boot options, clear the Safe boot checkbox. Learn how to change Windows startup settings, including enabling Safe Mode.

Resetting your PC lets you perform a clean reinstallation and update of Windows while keeping your personal data and most Windows settings intact. In some cases, a clean installation may improve your device's performance, security, browsing experience, and battery life.

We've made it easier to keep Windows current with the latest features and improvements—and with fewer interruptions and restarts when you're using your PC the most. The great news is that you don’t have to do anything to get the latest updates, as they'll automatically download and install when they’re available.

When it comes to optimizing your Windows device, one of the key optimization areas is the startup process. The applications that run automatically when your device boots up can impact both the speed of your startup and the overall performance of your system.

Your device will need to restart to finish installing updates. If you're asked to restart your device while you're busy using it, you can schedule the restart for a more convenient time: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update .

If you get an error code while downloading and installing Windows updates, the Update Troubleshooter can help resolve the problem. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. Next, under Get up and running, select Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.

Active hours let Windows know when you're typically at your PC. We’ll use that info to schedule updates and restarts when you’re not using the PC. Here are two ways to set active hours in Windows 10.