[SOLVED] Windows Update keeps asking me to restart over.

angellingks · Jun 6, 2016

I have been having problem with the window updates. It keep prompt for a restart to finish installing important updates. I had restart it many times but it still the same. I'd tried the solution through https://www.sysnative.com/forums/wi...-keeps-asking-me-restart-over-over-again.html
but only until WU info part, did not perform the SFCFix-Fix Time.
I've follow the step to start a thread from https://www.sysnative.com/forums/windows-update/4736-windows-update-forum-posting-instructions.html

SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro.
Start time: 2016-06-06 17:24:29.450
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - amd64
Not using a script file.

AutoAnalysis::
SUMMARY: No corruptions were detected.
AutoAnalysis:: directive completed successfully.

Successfully processed all directives.
SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro has completed.
Currently storing 0 datablocks.
Finish time: 2016-06-06 17:37:56.637
----------------------EOF-----------------------

CBS ZIP File Microsoft services

Previously i've tried to upgrade it to Window 10 but it doesn't work well and i started to receive the message prompt for restart. I've then cancel the reservation for window 10 and not planning to upgrade it anymore.
Please help me out on this. :banghead:

Aura · Jun 9, 2016

Hi angellingks :)

My name is Aura and I'll be assisting you with your issue. Since you've seen the thread, can you follow the instructions in this post? Thank you.

https://www.sysnative.com/forums/wi...rt-over-over-again-post137234.html#post137234

angellingks · Jun 10, 2016

Hi Aura,
I've uploaded the file cbs.txt. Below is the link.
Microsoft services

Thanks, Angel

Aura · Jun 10, 2016

Looks like you followed another set of instructions. Follow the instructions below.

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;

angellingks · Jun 10, 2016

Hi Aura, See below link.
Microsoft services

Aura · Jun 10, 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;

angellingks · Jun 10, 2016

Here it is

SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro.
Start time: 2016-06-10 20:18:06.760
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - amd64
Using .txt script file at C:\Users\usmr\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: 2016-06-10 20:18:06.869
Script hash: vygNwPGEbuf7ax4r4PQ3Orn5Te4Tu0ODgIsBwsyvrTM=
----------------------EOF-----------------------

Aura · Jun 10, 2016

Alright. Now restart your computer. Is Windows Update still asking you to restart after that?

angellingks · Jun 10, 2016

No more. Thank you so much for your help.

Aura · Jun 10, 2016

No problem Angel, you're welcome :)

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