Error 1618: Another installation is already in progress.This error will generally show in these two variations:
SKYPE ERROR 1618 WINDOWS 10 INSTALL
It can cause all sorts of problems, from not allowing you to install the program you want but fortunately – it’s extremely easy to fix if you’re able to follow the various steps which will resolve the errors which cause it. The error is basically caused by the presence of more-than-one Windows Installer program, making it impossible for your computer to run at least one of the installers.
It will install the latest Windows Vista components and system files, which may fix the Windows Installer issue and potential issues.The 1618 error generally shows when you try and install a program on a Windows computer using the “Windows Installer” application. If you didn’t install SP1, it is recommended to install it first. In addition, you also can try to install the latest Windows Installer 4.5 to troubleshoot this issue. Please run following commands one by one. In the Start Search dialog box, type: cmd, and right-click cmd.ģ. Suggestion 2: Unregister/ reregister Windows Installerġ. NOTE: If the InProgress subkey is not exist, please let me know. Restart the computer, and then try the installation again. Locate the C:\Windows\Installer folder.Ĩ. Click the InProgress subkey and note the name of the file listed on the right side for the database path. Locate the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\InProgress. Click Start, type regedit in search bar, and then press Enter.Ģ. Suggestion 1: Rename Windows Installer InProgress fileġ. We can try to take the following suggestions to troubleshoot this issue. This issue may be caused by a corrupt registry key or system file. I will take a further research after I get the file.
Then, please upload the log file to the following link: If the issue still persists, I suggest you enable Windows Installer log and reproduce this problem.
If you receive any error message when trying to check Windows Installer service, please let me know. Please try to stop and start the service. Double click the “Windows Installer” service.ģ. Click "Start", input "services.msc" (without quotation marks) to Start Search bar and press "Enter".Ģ. Suggestion 2: Check the Windows Installer serviceġ. You may use the MSCONFIG tool again to re-enable the disabled item one by one to find out the culprit. If the problem does not occur, it indicates that the problem is related to one application or service we have disabled. Please monitor the system in the Clean Boot environment. If you see the System Configuration Utility, check the box of "Don't show this message" and then click "OK". If some programs have been disabled, we can re-enable them later. Note: Clean Boot is a troubleshooting step. Click the "Startup" tab, click "Disable All" and click "OK".Ĥ. Click the "Services" tab, check the "Hide All Microsoft Services" box and click "Disable All" (if it is not gray).ģ. Click Start, type "MSCONFIG" (without the quotations) in the Search Bar and Press "Enter" to start the System Configuration Utility.Ģ. Given the current stage, let’s take the following steps to continue troubleshooting this issue.ġ.