How to Change "Install Updates and Shut Down" as Default Choice in Shut Down Windows Dialog (Tested on Win 7 Pro)

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Change Default "Install Updates and Shut Down" in Local Group Policy Editor

-Click Start, type gpedit.msc in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.

- For administrative privileges, create a shortcut with gpedit.msc, right click and select "Run as administrator"

- Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.

- In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Update

- To Not Allow "Install Updates and Shut Down" as Default Option

A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)