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The "pending repair" tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues where Windows reports a system repair is pending but fails to complete after a reboot. Common scenarios include messages like "There is a system repair pending which requires a reboot to complete" when running System File Checker (SFC), often after a previous chkdsk or startup repair attempt. Users may find that the repair does not actually start on reboot, leading to error recovery screens or persistent corruption. Related problems include missing system files (e.g., ci.dll), startup repair failures, and services like Windows Installer or audio not functioning. Troubleshooting steps discussed include booting from installation media, running SFC offline, and checking for pending repair flags in the registry.
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    Windows 7 Sytem Repair Pending which requires reboot to complete not repairing?

    I just tried sfc/scannow and I got the following message: There is a system repair pending which requires a reboot to complete. Restart windows and try sfc again. I'm thinking this repair pending is from the chldsk/r I completed previously. This is great, except when I reboot, the repair...
    • Timster12
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    • chkdsk error recovery pending repair reboot issues repair sfc scan system repair troubleshooting windows 7 windows recovery
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 No svchost running at all

    Yesterday, I installed Foxit Reader, then decided I didn't like it. When I attempted to re-install, I received the error message that "the windows installer service could not be accessed." It was listed as running in the services applet of administrator tools, but would not work. While then...
    • Cruncher665
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    • audio issues class not registered clean boot dcom error event viewer foxit reader malware nvidia pending repair permissions reinstall windows service issues sfc software installation svchost system issues troubleshooting visual impairment windows 7 windows installation
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Laptop Startup Repair Failure on Acer Aspire 5551G: Error Codes and Missing ci.dll Issues

    Just yesterday, as I was browsing the internet, my laptop randomly shut down. I restarted it and what I was faced with was the startup repair. It didn't work, a box showed up saying 'startup repair cannot repair this computer autmatically'. I sent the information. The problem details said...
    • borntowheep
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    • acer command prompt corrupted files diagnostics error memory diagnostic pending repair sfc startup repair system restore tech support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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