The computer must be restarted ...

[Bill]

I have a computer running XP professional. Everytime I start my computer an
information block appears that says " The computer must be restarted before
updating can continue. Would you like to restart now. As far as I can tell
no update was installed. If i click yes, it reboots and comes up with the
same message. If I say no, the computer goes on and works fine. Anyone have
an idea about how to correct this?

 

[Andrew E.]

Boot to xp cd,recovery,select 1 for C: press enter for password.Type:Fixboot
agree,type:CHKDSK C: /p After,type:EXIT let xp start,remove cd.

 

[Daave]

I have a computer running XP professional. Everytime I start my
computer an information block appears that says " The computer must
be restarted before updating can continue. Would you like to restart
now. As far as I can tell no update was installed. If i click yes,
it reboots and comes up with the same message. If I say no, the
computer goes on and works fine. Anyone have an idea about how to
correct this?

You didn't mention which software you recently tried to install!

If it's something from Adobe, this might be helpful:

http://adobeforums.com/webx/.3bc4244c

 

[Bill]

yes this fixed the problem, deleting the Adobe Updater key in the registry
file. Thanks

 

[Bill]

thanks for the info. However I did not need to try this as I first tried the
item about adobe and that one worked but I will keep this info handy

 

[Daave]

yes this fixed the problem, deleting the Adobe Updater key in the
registry file. Thanks

Glad to hear it. You're welcome.