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Use Microsoft’s Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter

Use this article when a Windows program will not install or uninstall correctly through the normal installer.

Product: ROES / Windows Category: Install / Uninstall Audience: Customer / Support Article ID: 48
Common symptom
A Windows program fails to install or uninstall correctly using the normal installer or uninstaller.

Overview

Microsoft provides a troubleshooting utility for fixing problems that block programs from being installed or removed. Use Microsoft’s download page and follow the instructions on that page.

Microsoft Download Page

Open the Microsoft support page below and use the download button on that page to install the troubleshooting application:
Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter

Steps

1

Open the Microsoft support page

Use the preserved Microsoft link to open the page for fixing problems that block programs from being installed or removed.

2

Download the troubleshooting tool

Use the download button on the Microsoft page to download and install the application.

3

Follow Microsoft’s instructions

Run the tool and follow the instructions on the Microsoft page to resolve install or uninstall problems.

Expected Result

The Microsoft troubleshooter should help remove the blocker preventing the program from installing or uninstalling normally.

Escalation Notes

  • Confirm the issue is with a Windows installer or uninstaller failing.
  • Have the customer follow the Microsoft page instructions for the troubleshooting utility.
  • If the program still fails to uninstall or install, capture the exact installer error and the Windows version.
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