How to force computer to reboot

[get101]

I have a script that writes a registry key. At the end of the install, I want to force a reboot.

I tried this but it didn't reboot:

Apply Install (get result into variable SUCCESS)
Set Variable REBOOTCOMPUTER to TRUE

How do I force a reboot?

[CandiceJones]

Studying the code at the end of the install:

Comment: End of Installation
Hide Dialog
Display Dialog: finish, wait for dialog to return (modal)
if Variable SILENT Equals FALSE
if Variable REBOOTCOMPUTER Equals TRUE
if Variable SUCCESS Equals REBOOT
Reboot Computer
end
end
if Variable RUNAPP Equals TRUE
if Variable REMOVE Equals FALSE
if Variable SUCCESS Equals COMPLETE
Run Program $TARGETDIR$\\mta.exe
Comment: TO-DO: Insert command that starts your application here
end
end
end
end
<<Code>>

We find the solution to be setting SUCCESS to TRUE as well.

[get101]

Candice, you said:

We find the solution to be setting SUCCESS to TRUE as well.
Did you mean: We find the solution to be setting SUCCESS to REBOOT as well.

If yes, does this look OK:

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  if Variable ADVERTISE Equals TRUE
    Apply Advertised (get result into variable SUCCESS)
    else
    Apply Install (get result into variable SUCCESS)
     
    Comment: Force a reboot after installing key!
    Set Variable REBOOTCOMPUTER to TRUE
    Set Variable SUCCESS to REBOOT
     
  end

[CandiceJones]

Yes of course silly me, sorry!

The code does look OK but for good measure I would ONLY mandate the reboot if SUCCESS is NOT ERROR or CANCEL.