Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO) has detected that there are pending system changes that require a reboot

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Article ID: 100009280

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Description

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"Veritas DLO has detected that there are pending system changes that require a reboot. Please reboot the system and rerun the installation."


Symptoms
When installing DLO the following message appears.  "Veritas DLO has detected that there are pending system changes that require a reboot. Please reboot the system and rerun the installation."

 

Resolution


 

 

WARNING :  It is strongly recommended that the registry is backed up prior to making any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify only the keys that are specified. Read the document How to back up the Windows registry for instructions.


1. Reboot the machine again in attempts to clear Windows OS pending reboot or file rename.

3. In the registry, navigate to:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SessionManager\

4. Delete the PendingFileRenameOperations registry value from the right pane.

5. Install the software without restarting the computer first (Restarting the computer may result in the registry key being placed back in the registry before installation.)

Note: If the PendingFileRenameOperations registry value in the location above is not located, this error message can be generated if the PendingFileRenameOperations registry value exists in the following location(s):

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSetXXX\Control\SessionManager\

 

 

Issue/Introduction

How can Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO) be installed when the installer presents this message?

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"Veritas DLO has detected that there are pending system changes that require a reboot. Please reboot the system and rerun the installation."
Symptoms
When installing DLO the following message appears. "Veritas DLO has detected that there are pending system changes that require a reboot. Please reboot the system and rerun the installation."