> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.patchmypc.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.patchmypc.com/patch-my-pc-publisher/customizations/list-customizations/manage-conflicting-processes.md).

# Manage Conflicting Processes in Patch My PC Publisher

*Applies to: Patch My PC Publisher V3.x*\
*Available at level: All Custom Products, All Products, Vendor, Product*\
*Available on tab: WSUS Updates, ConfigMgr Apps, Intune Apps, Intune Updates*

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/gvRfliDUFZtTM9sJaE5w"><strong>Overview and Guidance</strong></a><br>Introduction to the Manage Conflicting Processes feature and general guidance</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/B5ITlPITshtgoGQpsF4H"><strong>Policy section</strong></a><br>Understand and configure how Publisher handles update installation when a conflicting application process is detected on the device</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/THqauUXRf2KqQRkx9DWt"><strong>Process Restart Prevention</strong></a><br>Learn how to prevent the end user from reopening the application whilst the update is in progress</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/DAacS84drqqOyxDdqGDI"><strong>Notification Policy</strong></a><br>Learn how to control how end-user notifications behave when a conflicting process is detected and the application is running</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/odY4ZBdDbn3k4TvfROd8"><strong>Management Options</strong></a><br>Learn how you can control which running processes are evaluated for conflicting process management and configure the notification branding</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/OOUyMfOvLtgIywFCpPlh"><strong>Conflicting Process UI Settings</strong></a><br>Learn how to customize the end-user notification experience shown when an application must be closed to complete an update</td></tr></tbody></table>


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