Is it possible to prevent user reboot during app install?

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I am a net admin with ~500 XP SP2 machines.

I have software which silently installs in the background. Some take
15 minutes to complete. We are staffed 24/7.

I have a problem where sometimes users notice a slowdown and reboot
during the install.

Is it possible to disable the users ability to reboot at the begining
of the install and then re-enable it at the end?

I have played with the NoClose policy, which immediately disables
shutdown when set to 1. But when set back to 0 the user continues to
not be able to reboot their machine.

Are there other options?
 
I am a net admin with ~500 XP SP2 machines.

I have software which silently installs in the background. Some take
15 minutes to complete. We are staffed 24/7.

I have a problem where sometimes users notice a slowdown and reboot
during the install.

Is it possible to disable the users ability to reboot at the begining
of the install and then re-enable it at the end?

I have played with the NoClose policy, which immediately disables
shutdown when set to 1. But when set back to 0 the user continues to
not be able to reboot their machine.

Are there other options?
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How are you going to prevent a reboot if the user really wants to
initiate one by 1) pressing the reset button or 2) pressing the power
button or 3) unplugging the power cord? It seems likely that if the user
really wants to reboot and can't do it the "right" way they will
instinctively do it their own way. I would think that a simple message
to the user that "Software is being installed on your computer and it
may seem slower than normal for up to 30 minutes. If the slowdown
persists for more than 30 minutes contact Tech Support at extension
1234." should be enough if you are dealing with trained adults. The
addition of "If you reset your computer or in any other way interfere
with this process you employment may be immediately terminated at the
discretion of the management." is entirely optional.

John McGaw
http://johnmcgaw.com
 
I've seen other software stop a reboot when it's attempted, so I know
it's possible. Shutdown/restart just does nothing.

This software installs in the SYSTEM space which doesn't show up in the
user space. So a pop up message is invisible. (MSGBOX) I've tried
that already.
 
I've seen other software stop a reboot when it's attempted, so I know
it's possible. Shutdown/restart just does nothing.

This software installs in the SYSTEM space which doesn't show up in
the user space. So a pop up message is invisible. (MSGBOX) I've
tried that already.
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You can broadcast a message.
 
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