Cannot install / uninstall anything, my computer tells me that an installation is in progress.

I can't install / uninstall anything, my computer tells me that an installation is in progress. How can I solve this

Hi BrianCraig,

1. do you get an error message?

2. what program you want to uninstall?

3. do this problem occurs with the uninstallation of a particular program or all programs?

Follow the steps below and check if they help to resolve the issue.

Method 1

Microsoft Windows Installer is an installation and configuration service provided with Windows. It should be included in the services window.

You can unregister Windows Installer, and then reregister Windows Installer. To do this, follow these steps:

(a) on the ""Start " menu, click on"run.

(b) in the ""Open " box, type"msiexec /unreg"and press ENTER."

"(c) on the" "Start" menu, click on "run".

(d) in the ""Open " box, type"msiexec/regserver"and press ENTER."

Method 2

You can also check the permissions in the installation folder. To do this, follow these steps.

(a) click Start and in the search bar > typeRegeditdans > c:/windows/installer.

(b) right click on c:/windows/install above under programs, and then click Properties.

(c) click the Security tab > check if system and administrator account has full access permissions.

(d) the Everyone account should have read and execute permissions, view the contents of the folder and reading.

Method 3

Also run live Windows of a scanner safety of care from the link given below as this sometimes because of the virus. If you have antivirus software installed on your computer, please install the latest update of the software to make it work properly.

http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-NZ/default.htm?mkt=en-NZ

If you do not have any security software installed, you can download & install

Microsoft Security Essentials.

How to troubleshoot issues that may occur when you install, uninstall, or upgrade one program on a Windows computer
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2438651

Tags: Windows

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