Great tip from Josh -
If Microsoft Server R2 or Windows 7 is stuck rebooting while configuring updates (pic below), follow these steps -
- Boot from the Server 2008 DVD (or Windows 7)
- Select the command prompt
- Type del c:\windows\winsxs\pending.xml
- (This can be done in safe MODE in SOME situations see below)
- Once this is done, reboot to the HDD
If you use safe mode, you may get an access is denied when deleting
- Click the orb – All programs – Accessories, right-click “command prompt” and select “Run as Administrator” (or type CMD in the search box and right-click and Run as Administrator
- In this case, you may have to take ownership -
Type the following commands
takeown /f C:\Windows\winsxs\pending.xml
cacls C:\Windows\winsxs\pending.xml /G Username:F
del C:\windows\winsxs\pending.xml
