Windows 10 Update Restart Blocker is designed to patch the DLL hijack vulnerability in the Windows update service and more.

The author explains that this app came from discovering a vulnerability in the update service in Windows 10; they realized that by fixing this bug, they could also provide a useful feature for Windows 10 users inconvenienced by forced rebooting of their machines after the installation of Windows updates.

Windows 10 Update Restart Blocker provides options to delay forced restarts triggered by the installation of Windows updates and allows users to choose how often they get bothered with notifications of a pending restart.

Also, this app will cease to function by design if the vulnerability in the Windows Update Service is fixed. Additionally, it will notify you during installation if your Windows 10 can already perform what's offered.

Windows 10 Update Restart Blocker Features:

To patch the DLL hijack vulnerability in the Windows update service.

To provide ways for the users to delay forced restarts that are caused by the installation of Windows updates.

To let users pick how often they allow to be bothered with notifications of a pending restart.

Windows 10 Update Restart Blocker is provided with complete source code for full transparency.

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