[SOLVED] Windows Update keeps on asking to restart the computer to install updates

majinvegeta010688 · Apr 18, 2016

I am sorry for bringing back such an old thread but I am litteraly having the exact same problem this guy had. Could you also help me? I tried doing your fix but that text file isn't at the link provided anymore.

Aura · Apr 18, 2016

Hi majinvegeta :)

The file isn't available anymore because I moved it in my Dropbox. Let's see if the same fix will work for you. Follow the instructions below please.

Exporting a Custom Registry Key
Follow the instructions below to export the key specified below from the Registry and upload it.

On Windows Vista & 7, click on the Windows Start Menu, then enter cmd in the search box, right-click on the cmd icon and select

Run as Administrator
On Windows 8, drag your cursor in the bottom-left corner, and right-click on the metro menu preview, then select Command Prompt (Admin);
On Windows 8.1, right click on the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner and select Command Prompt (Admin);

Enter the command below and press on Enter;

Code:

reg export "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate" "%userprofile%\Desktop\Export.txt"

A file called Export.txt will appear on your desktop;
Upload the file on Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive and post the download URL here;

majinvegeta010688 · Apr 18, 2016

Dropbox - Export.txt

here ya go!!!

Aura · Apr 18, 2016

Alright, follow the instructions below please.

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;
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;

majinvegeta010688 · Apr 18, 2016

SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro.
Start time: 2016-04-18 08:40:27.430
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - amd64
Using .txt script file at C:\Users\James\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.
SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 1 datablocks.
Finish time: 2016-04-18 08:40:27.475
Script hash: vygNwPGEbuf7ax4r4PQ3Orn5Te4Tu0ODgIsBwsyvrTM=
----------------------EOF-----------------------

should i restart now?

majinvegeta010688 · Apr 18, 2016

That fixed the problem thanks!!!

Aura · Apr 18, 2016

Glad to see that your issue has been solved. You're welcome :)

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[SOLVED] Windows Update keeps on asking to restart the computer to install updates

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