Troubleshooting Windows Server Rebooted with Reason Code 0x80020002: Check and Update Local Computer Policy. Windows Server rebooted due to Reason Code: 0x80020002.
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Check that the server was rebooted by User32
1. Log in to the affected Windows Server and open up the Event Viewer;
2. Navigate to Windows Logs\System\Filter Current Log and search for the Event ID: 1074;
3. Results will appear as per the screenshot below:
Update the Local Computer Policy to stop the server from rebooting
1. Run the command gpedit.msc. You will need to be an elevated user to manipulate Local Group Policy Editor.
2. Navigate to Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update;
3. Enable the policy No auto-restart for scheduled Automatic Updates installations;
