When you try to uninstall several programs via the Control Panel, I get a message that "another installation is in progress and must be completed first". I have no other current facilities. Windows XP Home Edition
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- You have problems with programs
- Error messages
- Recent changes to your computer
- What you have already tried to solve the problem
Hello dutchb,
The error, "another installation is in progress and must be completed first" can be attributed to the InProgress key found in the registry at:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CurrentVersion\Installer\InProgress
Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk.
I suggest that first make a backup of the registry or a system restore point. Then go to control panel, administrative tools, Services. Do scroll down and find the Windows Installer service, and set the start at the stop State. Delete the registry key to the location above.
Now, you shouldn't get the installation in the progress message when you try to uninstall programs.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marilyn
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3 did you a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?
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I also suggest you to run a full scan using the Microsoft Safety Scanner and check for infections.
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Note: there is a risk of data loss if all the files are infected and which can be removed in the cleaning process.
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Method 2:
If the problem persists, I suggest you try the procedure described in the article and see if it helps.How to solve problems when you install or uninstall programs on a Windows computer
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