Hi
Why can’t the desktop app be installed like every other Windows software that does not require Windows restart? It does not even ask me if I want to restart, it just forces its way to restart. I am really dreading updating the Windows client. This is forcing users to stay on older versions.
Hi @tertavus
The Nextcloud clinet is by far not the only software on Windows that requires a reboot after upgrading. It is also not “every other Windows software” or just another simple app. It is a sync client that integrates with system components like Virtual File System and Windows Explorer. It certainly makes sense to require a reboot after upgrading such a software.
This is probably a bug and not intended behavior, and I agree that this shouldn’t happen. Maybe you could open an issue here: Issues · nextcloud/desktop · GitHub
Now you’re getting a little dramatic. 
I’m sure you and your users will eventually manage to find a time slot, at which you can upgrade your sync clients and then restart your computers
There is a feature request for updates without restart:
https://github.com/nextcloud/desktop/issues/3551
