Usually, this issue is fixed by restarting your computer. However, if you still get this error, there is a workaround.  This guide will explain the steps to fix the problem right after discussing the causes. Let’s start! 

What causes the reboot from a previous installation is pending error on Exchange 2013?

There are several reasons why you got this error while installing Microsoft Exchange, some of which are mentioned here:

Pending system updates – The pending system updates could cause the error, so to fix this, make sure you install all the pending updates.  Pending restart – You must restart your computer after making significant changes in the system settings or installing an update. If a restart is pending, you may get this error. Unsuccessful server restart – If your server didn’t restart properly while installing or upgrading Exchange, you could see this error message.

How can I fix the reboot from a previous installation is pending error on Exchange 2013?

Before engaging in advanced troubleshooting steps, you should consider performing the following checks:

First, make sure there are no pending updates. Reboot your computer. Restart the server. Before making any changes to the registries, it is essential to back up entries. To do that, go to File, then click Export. Finally, save the .reg file at a desired location.

1. Delete PendingFileRenameOperations

2. Modify the Value data for UpdateExeVolatile

So, these steps you need to follow to fix a windows reboot are pending from a previous installation. Please restart the system and rerun the setup to see if the fix has worked. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to let us know in the comments below.

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