Application to restart computer when needed after software updates

We have a business requirement to not force a computer restart immediately after software updates have been installed. What possible solutions are there to detect if a restart is needed on the client and inform the user to restart, if nothing happens force
a restart within a few days.

Hi,
Windows Update itself have this configuration. You could push the corresponding group policy to achieve it:
Locate to the following path:
Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update
find No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations
entry.
For more detailed information, please read this tutorial:
Windows Update and Automatic Reboots
http://blogs.technet.com/b/mu/archive/2008/10/02/windows-update-and-automatic-reboots.aspx
Karen Hu
TechNet Community Support

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