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It sounds like the issue is related to the disconnected network drives causing the laptops to hang when using Office apps at home. Creating a script to delete the disconnected drives at home could be a temporary solution. Setting up a VPN or Direct Access could provide a more reliable long-term solution for staff to access network resources from home. iq test

You can check the Task Scheduler for any scheduled tasks related to the reboot. You can also review Group Policy settings that might affect system reboots. Additionally, ensure that there are no lingering remnants of the shutdown script in the registry or other system files.