Error: Failed to open the registry key 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates' (4221188)

When using the clone Wizard, the following error occurs.
"Failed to compare the versions of operating system running on the source domain controller and target computer. Failed to open the registry key 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates' System cannot find the file specified"

That Registry does not exist on at least one of the machines.

Create the Registry key on both machines

Windows Registry:
Quest does not provide support for problems that arise from improper modification of the registry. The Windows registry contains information critical to your computer and applications. Make sure you back up the registry before modifying it. For more information on the Windows Registry Editor and how to back up and restore it, refer to Microsoft Article ID 256986 "Description of the Microsoft Windows registry": http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=256986