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my computer wants to keep restarting to complete the final step of installation

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robert

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Feb 3, 2007, 9:40:39 PM2/3/07

My computer wants to keep restarting to complete the final step of installing a windows update. I have restarted a number of times but the yellow shield keeps popping up after each restart. PLease help me I'm not very computer literate. How do I get this to stop and/or complete the install.

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TaurArian [MS-MVP]

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Feb 6, 2007, 4:03:29 AM2/6/07

0x8DDD0007 ErrorRebootRequired

Reboot required message is generated:-
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\AutoUpdate\RebootRequired

If the key exists the message is generated by WU and it fails to work further causing
[Error number: 0x8DDD0007].

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own risk.

The solution is to remove the key (the reboot required entry only) so there would be only

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\AutoUpdate
without the RebootRequired entry.

For further help; see:-
Description of the Microsoft Windows registry
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986/

How to back up, edit, and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

Seek assistance if you are unsure.

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skeetz

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Jul 18, 2007, 1:42:00 AM7/18/07

That solution only works for a handful of people....I have noticed reading
thru all these forums and posts regarding this issue.....it has yet to work
for me and I have tried it endless # of times....so why would it work for
some and not all of us ??? If it doesnt work then what are we to do ??

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