The machine is a Dell Dimension 3000
Running XP Pro
Genuine product - fully updated
Norton AV 2006
Common "everybody can use" office resource machine.

Every time the system is Started/Restarted, a little gray box pops up after
the desktop loads saying "The computer must be restarted before updating can
continue."

There isn't anything "extra" running at startup (removed all but essentials
using msconfig - and I know what should/should not be pulled); The system has
tested free of spyware and viruses; there aren't any errors or warnings that
can point the way in the event logs; and the system will work normally if
'No' is clicked to get out of the gray box.

Of course if you click 'Yes' in the gray box the system restarts and just
asks the same question again.

Any ideas on why the box pops up EVERY restart or how to disable it? I am
guessing there is a reg edit, but I am not sure where to look.

Thanks folks!

Startup Message: Computer must be restarted before updating can continue
http://icttechalerts.blogspot.com/20...r-must-be.html
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Rey


"Matthew Mailey" wrote:

> The machine is a Dell Dimension 3000
> Running XP Pro
> Genuine product - fully updated
> Norton AV 2006
> Common "everybody can use" office resource machine.
>
> Every time the system is Started/Restarted, a little gray box pops up after
> the desktop loads saying "The computer must be restarted before updating can
> continue."
>
> There isn't anything "extra" running at startup (removed all but essentials
> using msconfig - and I know what should/should not be pulled); The system has
> tested free of spyware and viruses; there aren't any errors or warnings that
> can point the way in the event logs; and the system will work normally if
> 'No' is clicked to get out of the gray box.
>
> Of course if you click 'Yes' in the gray box the system restarts and just
> asks the same question again.
>
> Any ideas on why the box pops up EVERY restart or how to disable it? I am
> guessing there is a reg edit, but I am not sure where to look.
>
> Thanks folks!