Cannot install WinFX ( RESOLVED )
I've even got screenshots
Friday, September 14, 2012 by AceMatrix | Discussion: Stardock Support General
This is the first problem I've ever had with a Stardock install. The screenshots pretty much give you all the details, except for the fact that I haven't had WinFX installed in quite awhile. My registry is clean. I even browsed it to look for any keys that shouldn't be there. There are none that would pertain to WinFX. I use CCleaner all the time, and I've done several sfc/scannow processes. I'm drawing a blank as to what this could possibly be that is causing this issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you. -- Ace -- (Win7 Ultimate x64 )
UPDATE: I'm thrilled to report that this issue has been repaired by Microsofts little ingenius tool called the "FIX-IT-CENTER"
I simply selected the box related to install & uninstall problems with WinFX. It automatically did a scan, found a couple corrupt registry keys and automatically repaired them.....YIPEEE !! IT WORKED !! Thanks everyone for all your input. I definitely appreciate all the responses. -- Ace --
Reply #3 Friday, September 14, 2012 10:02 AM
I assume you are trying to put the latest version on. Do you have the previous version archived and if so, what happens if you try to install it?
Reply #4 Friday, September 14, 2012 10:16 AM
I don't archive any programs. If I'm not using a program it gets uninstalled and doesn't get to loiter on my machine anywhere. This is very strange. Nothing like this has ever happened before. I ran a complete system search and it found nothing pertaining to WinFX.
Reply #5 Friday, September 14, 2012 10:23 AM
That's very odd and not an error I've seen before. It looks like a Windows installer service issue though.
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Reply #8 Friday, September 14, 2012 11:09 AM
I always keep my subscriptions paid well in advance. I'm obsessive about those sorts of things in my life.
Reply #9 Saturday, September 15, 2012 1:13 AM
Yipee ! FIXED !......WinFX installed and Running. -- Ace --
Reply #11 Saturday, September 15, 2012 3:14 PM
UPDATE: I'm thrilled to report that this issue has been repaired by Microsofts little ingenius tool called the "FIX-IT-CENTER"
I simply selected the box related to install & uninstall problems with WinFX. It automatically did a scan, found a couple corrupt registry keys and automatically repaired them.....YIPEEE !! IT WORKED !! Thanks everyone for all your input. I definitely appreciate all the responses. -- Ace --
Reply #13 Saturday, September 15, 2012 3:37 PM
That was exactly what I was going to suggest but did not know your flavor of Windows. That tool has been invaluable for me to fix many install/uninstall issues. As a community service, you can find it here: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall/ It is an excellent tool to keep in your arsenal of problem solvers.
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Reply #1 Friday, September 14, 2012 9:27 AM
Support has been notified of your problem, Ace.