Cannot Install MSI Files: Installation Already Running

[fishbowl88]

Hey guys,

So I've recently discovered that I cannot install any MSI files on my Windows 10 system. I originally had this issue with Razer Synapse 2.0 which threw an Error 1500: There is another Installation in progress. I kind of gave up and forgot about it a few weeks ago, until I came across another MSI file that I have to install for school. Its a secure downloader for a Dreamspark program. Same issue. Throws a "There's another installation currently in progress" error. So it seems like the Windows installer service is corrupted, but of course on windows 10 I cant change anything about it from the services panel. Tried a bunch of solutions that seemed to work on previous OS's, but haven't had any success.

Anyone have any other ideas? Short of reloading my OS?

Thanks,
fishbowl88

 

[Pearlmaster]

Hello,

You may try the following;

1. Restart your PC and try again to install your application.

2. >> Select Start > Run, type regedit and click OK to start the Registry Editor.
>> Locate and delete the following subkey in the registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\InProgress

>> Close all windows and restart the computer.
>> Start the installation process again.

You may try as well to refer to this Youtube guide;

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO6StNynzIE"][/video]