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Old 11-22-2008   #2 (permalink)
Malke


 
 

Re: Old failed installation process locks machine from install/uninstall

JP wrote:
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> I am unable to install any software or uninsall because Windows (Vista
> Business 64bit) says to me following when trying to remove or add
> software.
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> [Main Instruction]
> Another program is being installed. Please wait until that
> installation is complete, and then try installing this software again.
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> Also, windows update doesn't work anymore and every time I shutdown
> machine it tries to install pending updates from Windows Update but
> they do not install.
Try the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;290301

Malke
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