Discussion:
How do I clear "Pending Reboot Required"
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Viper640
2006-09-09 20:35:01 UTC
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I successfully installed MS SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition on a Windows XP
Professional computer. The installation of MS SQL Server 2005 SP1 was also
successful.

However, when I use Control Panel, Add / Remove Programs, and change the MS
SQL Server 2005 program, choosing the Workstation component, I get a "Pending
Reboot Requirement" error message that prevents me from going further.
Rebooting does not fix the problem.

Can anyone help explain what is causing this? How do I clear the condition?

Thanks
Viper640
Arnie Rowland
2006-09-10 02:53:00 UTC
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It's waiting for the computer to be 're-booted'. To clear the message, and
to allow other program installations/removals, you should re-boot the
computer.
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Most experience comes from bad judgment.
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Post by Viper640
I successfully installed MS SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition on a Windows XP
Professional computer. The installation of MS SQL Server 2005 SP1 was also
successful.
However, when I use Control Panel, Add / Remove Programs, and change the MS
SQL Server 2005 program, choosing the Workstation component, I get a "Pending
Reboot Requirement" error message that prevents me from going further.
Rebooting does not fix the problem.
Can anyone help explain what is causing this? How do I clear the condition?
Thanks
Viper640
Roger Wolter[MSFT]
2006-09-10 03:19:30 UTC
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That indicates that some previous installation program left a value in the
registry. Use regedit to look at this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
\PendingFileRenameOperations

Clear out any value in the key and then try again.
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Post by Viper640
I successfully installed MS SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition on a Windows XP
Professional computer. The installation of MS SQL Server 2005 SP1 was also
successful.
However, when I use Control Panel, Add / Remove Programs, and change the MS
SQL Server 2005 program, choosing the Workstation component, I get a "Pending
Reboot Requirement" error message that prevents me from going further.
Rebooting does not fix the problem.
Can anyone help explain what is causing this? How do I clear the condition?
Thanks
Viper640
Viper640
2006-09-10 04:37:01 UTC
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Arnie - Reboot doesn't fix the problem

Roger - I don't have that REGEDIT entry. I have a "FileRenameOperations"
entry at that level that shows as "(value not set)", but no
"PendingFileRenameOperations" entry. Any other thoughts?
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Viper640
Post by Roger Wolter[MSFT]
That indicates that some previous installation program left a value in the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
\PendingFileRenameOperations
Clear out any value in the key and then try again.
--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Use of included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm
Post by Viper640
I successfully installed MS SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition on a Windows XP
Professional computer. The installation of MS SQL Server 2005 SP1 was also
successful.
However, when I use Control Panel, Add / Remove Programs, and change the MS
SQL Server 2005 program, choosing the Workstation component, I get a "Pending
Reboot Requirement" error message that prevents me from going further.
Rebooting does not fix the problem.
Can anyone help explain what is causing this? How do I clear the condition?
Thanks
Viper640
Arnie Rowland
2006-09-10 06:32:49 UTC
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Following on Roger's advice to clean out the registry, check the following key and remove any entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
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Arnie Rowland, Ph.D.
Westwood Consulting, Inc

Most good judgment comes from experience.
Most experience comes from bad judgment.
- Anonymous
Post by Viper640
Arnie - Reboot doesn't fix the problem
Roger - I don't have that REGEDIT entry. I have a "FileRenameOperations"
entry at that level that shows as "(value not set)", but no
"PendingFileRenameOperations" entry. Any other thoughts?
--
Viper640
Post by Roger Wolter[MSFT]
That indicates that some previous installation program left a value in the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
\PendingFileRenameOperations
Clear out any value in the key and then try again.
--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Use of included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm
Post by Viper640
I successfully installed MS SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition on a Windows XP
Professional computer. The installation of MS SQL Server 2005 SP1 was also
successful.
However, when I use Control Panel, Add / Remove Programs, and change the MS
SQL Server 2005 program, choosing the Workstation component, I get a "Pending
Reboot Requirement" error message that prevents me from going further.
Rebooting does not fix the problem.
Can anyone help explain what is causing this? How do I clear the condition?
Thanks
Viper640
Viper640
2006-09-10 13:54:01 UTC
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Arnie and Roger -

All the REGEDIT entires mentioned by Arnie were "(value not set)" also.

Any more ideas? I appreciate your help very much. I'm a newbie and have no
chance of figuring this out by myself.

Does it help to know that the System Configuration Check window looks like
this? Does the placement of the "Pending Reboot" message have any meaning?
Are there any missing entries that would be a clue?
WMI Service Requirement Success
MSXML Requirement Success
Operating System Minimum Level Requirement Success
Operating System Service Pack Level Requirement Success
SQL Server Edition Operating System Compatibility Success
Minimum Hardware Requirement Success
IIS Feature Requirement Success
Pending Reboot Requirement Error
Performance Monitor Counter Requirement Success
Default Installation Path Permission Requirement Success
Internet Explorer Requirement Success
COM Plus Catalog Requirement Success
ASP.Net Version Registration Requirement Success
Minimum MDAC Version Requirement Success
Edition Change Check Success

Thanks again ...
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Viper640
Post by Arnie Rowland
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
--
Arnie Rowland, Ph.D.
Westwood Consulting, Inc
Most good judgment comes from experience.
Most experience comes from bad judgment.
- Anonymous
Post by Viper640
Arnie - Reboot doesn't fix the problem
Roger - I don't have that REGEDIT entry. I have a "FileRenameOperations"
entry at that level that shows as "(value not set)", but no
"PendingFileRenameOperations" entry. Any other thoughts?
--
Viper640
Post by Roger Wolter[MSFT]
That indicates that some previous installation program left a value in the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
\PendingFileRenameOperations
Clear out any value in the key and then try again.
--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Use of included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm
Post by Viper640
I successfully installed MS SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition on a Windows XP
Professional computer. The installation of MS SQL Server 2005 SP1 was also
successful.
However, when I use Control Panel, Add / Remove Programs, and change the MS
SQL Server 2005 program, choosing the Workstation component, I get a "Pending
Reboot Requirement" error message that prevents me from going further.
Rebooting does not fix the problem.
Can anyone help explain what is causing this? How do I clear the condition?
Thanks
Viper640
Brett I. Holcomb
2006-09-10 14:17:35 UTC
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What other software are you running. I had the problem when I installed SQL
2000 server tools on WinXP Pro. I had to kill Groupwise and another
program - then the install went on as it should have.
Post by Viper640
Arnie and Roger -
All the REGEDIT entires mentioned by Arnie were "(value not set)" also.
Any more ideas? I appreciate your help very much. I'm a newbie and have
no chance of figuring this out by myself.
Does it help to know that the System Configuration Check window looks like
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Thanks again ...
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Viper640
2006-09-10 20:42:02 UTC
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That's what I don't understand ... the MS SQL Server 2005 install went fine,
and the MS SQL Server 2005 SP1 install went fine. And the software seems to
be working OK too.

The only trouble is the Add / Remove Programs on MS SQL Server when trying
to change Workstation Components gets the "Pending Reboot" error.

The other software on the PC is Microsoft stuff ... Visual Studios, XP
Professional, MDAC, etc.

Thanks
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Viper640
Post by Brett I. Holcomb
What other software are you running. I had the problem when I installed SQL
2000 server tools on WinXP Pro. I had to kill Groupwise and another
program - then the install went on as it should have.
Post by Viper640
Arnie and Roger -
All the REGEDIT entires mentioned by Arnie were "(value not set)" also.
Any more ideas? I appreciate your help very much. I'm a newbie and have
no chance of figuring this out by myself.
Does it help to know that the System Configuration Check window looks like
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Thanks again ...
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Brett I. Holcomb
2006-09-11 00:22:08 UTC
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I'm not sure what happened either on my system but I just started killing
programs that were running until I could do the install.
Post by Viper640
That's what I don't understand ... the MS SQL Server 2005 install went fine,
and the MS SQL Server 2005 SP1 install went fine. And the software seems
to be working OK too.
The only trouble is the Add / Remove Programs on MS SQL Server when trying
to change Workstation Components gets the "Pending Reboot" error.
The other software on the PC is Microsoft stuff ... Visual Studios, XP
Professional, MDAC, etc.
Thanks
--
Brett I. Holcomb
***@R777bellsouth.net
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