Use this Analysis to detect the registry keys that's causing a pending restart status. The following keys / values are examined:
- HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager value: PendingFileRenameOperations
- HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update\RebootRequired
- HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based Servicing\RebootPending
- HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Updates value: UpdateExeVolatile
Reference: https://forum.bigfix.com/t/9-5-2-problem-with-detecting-restart/17643/10 |
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