System_Reset

System Reset

Definition

Use this command to shut down Windows and restart the computer.
If an installation package requires changes to files that are only read when starting up Windows (for example, CONFIG.SYS), you must restart Windows before the changes can take effect. Use the System_Reset command to do so.

The Installer executes all packages that have been specified for installation before restarting the computer.
If you want the Installer to restart the computer immediately after finishing a specific package, you need to use the EndInstallerSession command additionally.

Depending on the workstation you are using, this command may work differently. You may need to reset the system (i.e. reboot by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del) if Windows does not shut down completely (in this case, the screen is blank and the cursor is continually blinking).
In such a case it is recommended to use the command InitiateSystemShutdown which offers additional settings.

This command only controls the Installer, a classification (e.g. execute via service) has no significance for this command.

Settings

Options

Ask user before restarting Windows
If the package is executed interactively, the user always needs to confirm the restart. If the package is executed automatically and you want the user to confirm the restart anyway, you must select this option when adding the command to the script.