Windows Update keeps on asking to restart the computer to install updates

Hi jdietter :)

Follow the instructions below please.

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SFCFix - Fix Time

WARNING! The following fix is specific to the user's system in this thread. No one else should follow the instructions below to apply that fix, as it could damage your system. If you need assistance with an issue, please start a new thread and someone will assist you shortly.

Follow the instructions below to download and execute a SFCFix fix, and provide the log.
  • Download SFCFix and move the executable on your Desktop;
  • On your Desktop, right-click and select New, then Text Document. Give it the name SFCFixScript (it should be a .txt) extension;
  • Open the SFCFixScript.txt file you just created, and copy/paste the following in it;
    Code: 
    ::
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired]
  • Save any work you have open, and close every programs;
  • Drag the SFCFixScript.txt file over the SFCFix.exe executable and release it;
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  • SFCFix will launch, let it complete;
  • Once done, a file will appear on your Desktop, called SFCFix.txt;
  • Open the file, then copy and paste its content in your next reply;
 
Wow thanks! That was a fast response. I'm running the fix now. Perhaps you can help me with another computer experiencing a similar problem. This PC has not been updated for several months and when I check for updates it is just hung endlessly.

Export (1).txt - Google Drive
 
SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro.
Start time: 2016-10-13 18:04:37.813
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - amd64
Using .txt script file at C:\Users\Administrator.JDIETTERICKLPT\Desktop\SFCFixScript.txt [0]








RegistryScript::
Successfully took ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired.


WARNING: Failed to create backup for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired.


Successfully deleted registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired.


Failed to open registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired with error code ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND.
RegistryScript:: directive failed to complete successfully.








Failed to process all directives successfully.






Failed to generate a complete zip file. Upload aborted.




SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 1 datablocks.
Finish time: 2016-10-13 18:12:22.242
Script hash: vygNwPGEbuf7ax4r4PQ3Orn5Te4Tu0ODgIsBwsyvrTM=
----------------------EOF-----------------------
 
Alright, now restart your computer. Does Windows still asks you to restart it after that?
 
It appears to have worked! Thank you!! I've spent hours trying to fix this through other forums.
 
All good. When was the last time you installed your Windows Updates?
 
I was able to get several updates to install last night for the first time since March 2016, however, they were all old downloads that were never installed. It wouldn't search for anything new because it always wanted to restart. I am downloading new updates now for the first time with the fix you provided.
 
Alright, let me know how it goes!
 
Are you also able to help me with the issue on my other computer that I mentioned above? Should I run the same fix?
 
Oh I thought it was the same computer. It would be better if you created a new thread for it, otherwise it'll just be confusing :)
 
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