Screenshot Verification fails with error: "The system is pending an update."

Issue

Screenshot Verification fails with the error, "The system is pending an update. Complete the update process and reboot to ensure successful screenshots."

Environment

  • Datto SIRIS
  • Datto ALTO

Cause

Windows updates have run on the protected machine and require that the computer be rebooted to complete.

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Figure 1: Screenshot Verification

Resolution

  1. Reboot the protected machine at a time that will least impact production.
  2. Run a new screenshot on the next backup to confirm you have resolved the issue.

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