We are installing the exchnage server on prem ,the server is aksing for reboot as required again and again on installation

Question

We are installing the Exchange server. The server is asking for a reboot as required again and again during installation

Answer 1

Hi Muhammad Akram,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum. 

Based on the symptoms you described, I researched a few resources that seem related and may help:

• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/plan-and-deploy/deployment-ref/ms-exch-setupreadiness-rebootpending
• https://www.alitajran.com/a-reboot-from-a-previous-installation-is-pending/
  Note: Microsoft is providing this information as a convenience to you. These sites are not controlled by Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or information found there. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks before using any suggestions from the above link.

If those articles don’t completely match your scenario, you can also download and run Microsoft’s Exchange Health Checker to detect if any RebootPending conditions and other prerequisites before installation: https://microsoft.github.io/CSS-Exchange/Diagnostics/HealthChecker/

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions, please feel free to share more details.

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Answer 2

If your Exchange Server installation is repeatedly asking for a reboot, it typically indicates that there are pending changes from previous installations or updates that need to be completed. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Restart the Computer: In most cases, simply restarting the computer can help clear the pending reboot requirement. If the prompt persists, try restarting again.
2. Reinstall Recent Programs or Updates: If you've restarted multiple times and the issue continues, consider reinstalling any recent programs or Windows updates. This may help complete any failed installations that are causing the reboot prompt.
3. Contact Microsoft Support: If the problem persists after several attempts, it may be necessary to contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support for assistance. They can help identify why your system continues to indicate that a restart is needed.
4. Avoid Manual Registry Changes: It’s important to avoid manually deleting or changing keys in the Windows Registry as this could lead to further issues, especially if the failed installation was a Windows update.

Following these steps should help you resolve the repeated reboot requirement during your Exchange Server installation.